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A Letter from Onsite’s CEO on National Doctor’s Day

Dear colleagues, Since 1933, Americans have taken the time to celebrate and appreciate our talented and dedicated physicians across the U.S.A.  Here at Onsite Neonatal Partners, I would like to recognize how special and significant you are to the Onsite Family, our hospital clients, and the families of their communities. Non-physicians cannot conceptualize the amount

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Onsite Partner Hospital DeTar Healthcare System Achieves Texas Level III NICU Designation

DeTar Healthcare System has achieved a significant accomplishment; they have received its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III designation from the state of Texas! In September 2016, Onsite Neonatal Partners partnered with DeTar Healthcare System to deliver high-quality care to families in the Victoria and surrounding communities. Since then, together, we have expanded our services

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Black History Month Special Edition: Words from Dr. Brittany Reid

Onsite’s Dr. Brittany Reid As an African American female physician during a 2-year long pandemic, Black History Month is hitting me differently this year. I celebrate the accomplishments of the Black female physicians who came before me – Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Patricia Bath, Myra Adele Logan, Helen Octavia Dickens, Georgia Rooks Dwelle, Gertrude Hunter, and Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee, but I also

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January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Being pregnant is an exciting time, but it can be unpredictable like everything in life. Birth defects are any abnormality that is present at birth. They can be the result of genetic differences or environmental exposures. They are fairly common – in fact, 3-4% of babies are born with some birth defect each year. They can involve almost any

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What does “Safe Sleep” mean?

When placing your child to sleep, caregivers need to practice safe sleeping methods. Safe sleep means putting your baby to bed in a way that prevents choking, suffocation, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In honor of October being safe sleep month, Onsite’s Dr. Brittany Reid shares more about how families can practice safe sleeping habits.  Look at the pictures below – Which one seems like a safe sleep environment for an infant?  The correct

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Breastfeeding Q & A with Onsite’s Dr. Brittany Reid

August is National Breastfeeding Month! As mothers prepare for childbirth, they think about the importance of breastfeeding for the health of their baby. Onsite’s Dr. Brittany Reid answers some questions about breastfeeding that she is often asked as a neonatologist. Breastfeeding is valuable for both mothers and babies – it facilitates bonding and provides a

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New study suggests that the health of the father may affect the health of his newborn

Does a Father’s Health Impact the Health of His Newborn?

There are several factors that can create complications during pregnancy and birth. Until now, much of the focus has been on how a mother’s health affects the health of her baby. However, new research suggests that the health of the father may also be key to improving outcomes for mom and baby. A study of

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Pregnancy and Coronavirus COVID-19 - are you and your newborn at risk?

Pregnancy and Coronavirus: Are You At Risk?

Each day we are learning more about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the threat it may pose to different segments of our population. Our clinical leaders and hospital partners across the country are actively working to put measures in place to protect pregnant mothers and their newborn infants. So how does this disease affect our

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