Month: August 2017

Congressman Mike Turner Thanks Volunteer Cuddlers

   In July, as part of the Foundation-funded Promise to Hope Program, MVH launched a volunteer Infant Cuddler Program to support babies experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or other physical withdrawal symptoms. The program’s announcement generated an overwhelming response from people in the community, all wanting to help and support these infants. Information about the progra...

Emmett’s Place Provides a Comforting Space for NICU Families

The MVH Foundation has joined with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton and Dr. Derek and Emily Sorensen to create an updated and expanded family room at the Berry Women’s Center at Miami Valley Hospital’s downtown campus. The space is called Emmett’s Place in memory of Emmett Mikael Sorensen who was born prematurely but, sadly, passed away shortly after his birth. Dr. and Mrs. Sore...