This weekend on Saturday, July 19, INTEGRIS Health Children’s at Baptist Medical Center, in partnership with the Oklahoma Family Network, hosted a joyful and emotional NICU Family Reunion that brought together families whose children spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) over the years.
This weekend on Saturday, July 19, INTEGRIS Health Children’s at Baptist Medical Center, in partnership with the Oklahoma Family Network, hosted a joyful and emotional NICU Family Reunion that brought together families whose children spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) over the years.
Held on the campus of INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, the event welcomed families for a morning of reconnection, celebration and gratitude. Attendees had the opportunity to reunite with the dedicated doctors, nurses and caregivers who played a vital role in their child’s earliest and most fragile days. The event also allowed families to share stories and milestones with others who have walked a similar path.
The reunion embraced a playful theme inspired by the iconic TV sitcom “Friends.” A photo booth featuring the signature orange couch from the show's Central Perk café added to the fun, giving families the perfect backdrop for memory-making.
Highlights of the morning included:
“The NICU reunion allows families to come back to the hospital in a way that isn’t stressful or traumatic,” said Kristina Dixon, R.N., a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit. “They get to show off their kiddos and leave with them on the same day they came in. It’s an opportunity for them to heal.”
The event was made possible through collaboration with the Oklahoma Family Network, which supports families of children with special health care needs across the state.
