Patient Stories

"The NICU was our home away from home for 5 weeks. Every doctor & nurse answered all of our questions and took amazing care of our baby girl. We are so thankful for the expertise & compassion of the entire staff of the Magee NICU."

Dani Jo McLane, Twenty-Five Club Member

"We ended up in the NICU unexpectedly when our son was born at 28 weeks. This started our 75 day journey. We didn't know what to expect. The level of care and compassion we received from the doctors and nurses far exceeded any expectations we had. I always say “miracles happen in the NICU at Magee”.

Janice Hackett, Twenty-Five Club Member

"We are parents of a miracle! We will forever be grateful for the devotion and support of the doctors, nurses and The 25 Club of Magee-Womens Hospital."

Shanon Mahramas, Twenty-Five Club Member

"Magee’s NICU in 1978 was the home of my first baby for 14 days that I credit for overcoming the 50% odds of survival given her and giving us the joy of parenthood and faith in life. So 36 years later when my first granddaughter spent 10 days in the same NICU, my faith in Magee’s care calmed our family and justified the time I give trying to help The 25 Club accomplish their mission."

Kathe Patrinos, Twenty-Five Club Member

“Magee has saved my life, numerous times — at my birth as one of this regions earliest preemies and also at the age of 37, when I was diagnosed with a potentially fatal illness. Life, is something to be cherished at any age. And so, one cannot overpraise the research that is spearheaded currently at UPMC — from neonatal care — saving the most fragile and youngest of lives …... to its cancer treatment and research. Magee touches and protects everyone across this region — through its research. I feel fortunate to be part of these 25 lovely women who help the NICU babies and more……”