NICU Receives Donated Survival Kits for NICU Parents

Community Medical Center’s NICU Flight Team is a specialized service that deploys across Western Montana and Northern Idaho to patients in rural areas with limited capabilities to care for infants in need of intensive care.  

“Recently, the team responded to a call involving an expectant mother in Grangeville, Idaho. She went into preterm labor and doctors knew they needed to get the baby to Community’s Level III NICU,” said neonatologist, Dr. Kristin Veneman. “The baby was flown by LifeFlight with our NICU Flight Team to Missoula where the baby is making a good recovery.”

These situations are emergent with little to no time to pack necessities for parents. The survival kits, provided by Jackson Peter Ward Strong non-profit, include basic items parents may need, such as, toothpaste & toothbrush, snacks, water bottles, phone charger and even inspirational notes. They provide comfort, convenience and resources to parents during a stressful and emotional time.

Jackson Peter Ward Strong’s mission is to provide comprehensive support and comfort to parents of newborns who have undergone an unexpected life flight to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). They believe that no parent should face the NICU journey alone and through their survival kits they offer strength, hope, and a sense of community, ensuring that parents can focus on what matters most: the well-being of their newborn. For more information about Jackson Peter Ward Strong, LLC, visit JacksonPeterWardStrong.com