World Prematurity Day is observed annually on November 17 and raises awareness of this serious health crisis. The day was initiated by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFNCI) along with partnering organizations in Europe. One of the most well-known international co-founding organizations is the March of Dimes. Since its inception in … Continued
WRMPPF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TODD VRADENBURG, INTERVIEWED BY LOS ANGELES MEDIA OUTLET, VOYAGELA May 21, 2019 By: VoyageLA Staff Today we’d like to introduce you to Todd Vradenburg. Todd, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? Brave Beginnings started as a program under the Will Rogers Institute. … Continued
This time of year, we hear from many hospitals around the country who need more and/or better equipment for their neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Most of the hospitals seeking grants already have some state-of-the-art equipment, but due to the volume of premature births they are managing, it’s not enough. Ask any doctor, nurse, or … Continued
by David Robb January 10, 2019 2:09 PM EXCLUSIVE: John Cena, the actor and pro wrestling champion, will be appearing on theater screens all across the country this summer in a 30-second PSA urging movie-goers to support the work of Brave Beginnings, an initiative of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation that’s helped … Continued
Marley Shelton stars in latest public service announcement! We are proud to have Marley Shelton star in our latest public service announcement for Brave Beginnings. The spot features REAL preemies experiencing REAL firsts! Marley is known for her roles as Wendy Peffercorn in The Sandlot, Kristin in Never Been Kissed and Margaret Henderson … Continued
In this feature, Neonatal Intensive Care interviews clinicians and healthcare providers about the actual application of specific products and therapies. This interview is with Dr Anup Katheria, a neonatologist affiliated with the Sharp Healthcare Foundation in San Diego, CA, about the facility receiving a Brave Beginnings grant. Neonatal Intensive Care: Could you provide a quick history about your hospital … Continued
In this feature, Neonatal Intensive Care interviews clinicians and healthcare providers about the actual application of specific products and therapies. This interview is with Dr Barbara Warner, a professor of pediatrics and neonatologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. History of St. Louis Children’s Hospital: At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, life-changing medicine happens every day. With its long-standing mission to … Continued
