Henderson Hospital staff, patients reunited

Las Vegas Review-Journal

5 years ago

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff members attempt to pose with former patients during the firs ... — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff members attempt to pose with former patients during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Oakley Martin, 9 months, dons a NICU Grad T-shirt with his parents Brianna and Nathan during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Marry Ann Nocie as Hawkgirl greets JernieLynn Montgomery, 3, during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Manager Julie Miller holds JudithKaye Montgomery, 6 months, during the first-ever NICU Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Marry Ann Nocie as Hawkgirl greets Luna Rivas, 3 months, and her mother Evie Rivas during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Dr. Phil Vaughn greets Ashton King Daniels, 7 months, during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Registered Nurse Autumn Perdu holds Luna Rivas, 3 months, as Nathan Martin plays with his son, Oakley, 9 months, during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event. At right is Antonietta Manzanares. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Occupational Therapist Chris Gutierrez plays with Eden Smyth, 6 months, during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Occupational Therapist Chris Gutierrez, left, with Hunter Graves, 9 months, greets Emily Le and her son Logan Le, 9 months, during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Occupational Therapist Chris Gutierrez, right, and Physical Therapist Kristen Groot pose with Hunter Graves, 9 months, during the first-ever Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at Henderson Hospital Friday, July 19, 2019. The day included toys, food, music, face painting, photo booth and superhero visits. The hospital plans to make it an annual event.(K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

On Friday, Henderson Hospital celebrated its first anniversary by inviting all former neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients and their families to reunite with their care teams and enjoy special activities.

Critical Care Comics, a local nonprofit organization which brings comic books to hospitalized children and those undergoing medical treatment, helped celebrate the anniversary.