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Christchurch NICU Upgrade: Tiny Hearts Need Big Space
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Michaela Yee, a Canterbury mother of five premature babies, advocates for Christchurch Hospitals NICU upgrade due to overcrowding and lack of family-friendly facilities. The hospitals NICU, opened in 2005, is currently funded for 44 cots but accommodates up to 60 babies, leading to 59 mothers being transferred for care in 2021. The Māia Health Foundation launched a fundraising campaign, Tiny Hands Need Big Hearts, to raise $2.1 million for family-focused upgrades, aiming to improve bonding and care for preemies and their families.
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