COLLEGE STATION: DONOR PROFILE
Birthdays and
blessings
A family marks twins’ first birthday with
gifts to the NICU at Baylor Scott & White
Medical Center - College Station.
fter spending the first few
Mrs. Cordova says the NICU staff
live-streaming service that helps families
days, weeks, or even months of not only cared for her babies, but also connect with their infant when they
their lives in the hospital, a first helped her cope with their situation. cannot be at the bedside.
birthday is a big milestone for graduates of “They were all so supportive. They were the Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU) there for us emotionally and answered by the minute,” Mrs. Cordova says, “but
and their families. any questions we had.” there’s always going to be babies who
The Cordova family chose to use the
The twins spent just over one month
“My babies are thriving and growing
need that care. That’s why I think it’s so
special occasion to honor the care their in the NICU before they were able to important to support this department
twins received in the NICU at Baylor Scott go home. “It was bittersweet because and help supply the resources and
& White Medical Center - College Station we knew that taking them home would equipment they need.”
after they were born at 32 weeks. mean leaving the nurses who had grown
“I was really looking forward to
cuddling and bonding with Aisley and
to be like family to us,” Mrs. Cordova says.
In lieu of gifts for their first birthday,
To learn more about the NICU at
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -
Marshall,” says mom Danielle Cordova. the family raised $700 to support the College Station and how you can help,
“It was really difficult to see them in the NICU. Their donation helped purchase please contact Kassi Horner, director of
incubator hooked up to all these wires. All I a neonatal isolette, a simulation baby philanthropy for Brenham and College
really wanted to do was hold them.” used for training, and NicView™—a Station, at 979-337-5248.
COLLEGE STATION: NEWS
Coming soon...
A new Wellness Center is coming to College Station.
aylor Scott & White is dedicated
not only to the health of our
patients, but also to the well-
being of individuals, families, and the
communities we serve. Some plans for
the Wellness Center include:
• Classes such as Rock Steady Boxing
expectant mothers
• Fitness classes designed to help
prevent falls, alleviate arthritis pain, and
improve overall well-being for seniors
• Wellness education to help patients
manage chronic disease or pain and
make healthy choices
and Tai Chi to help Parkinson’s
patients improve their coordination
and overall lifestyle
• Yoga classes to reduce mental
Be on the lookout for more
information on this exciting new resource
for the College Station community.
and physical stress for seniors and
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THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION NEWS / FALL 2019