 For
the low birth-weight babies at UAMS Medical Center’s neonatal
intensive care unit, mother’s milk is vitally important to
guard against disease. And few forces on earth are as strong as
a mother’s desire to be near her baby and meet the needs of
her child. So when a baby is born too soon or too small and must
be hospitalized, all other priorities fade into the background
— including the need for a restful environment and healthy
diet for the nursing mother.
Read one family's story
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 A cancer
diagnosis affects the entire family. And when long-term
treatment is required, having a comfortable place to rest and
spend time with a family
member can make a big difference in the emotional and physical
health of the patient. However, few families can afford the long
hotel stays, compounded by lost income, when a loved one must
remain near the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute for
treatment.
Read one woman's story
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