A former NICU nurse in Virginia, Erin Strotman, was charged after nine premature infants were found with unexplained fractures and bruising. After she was placed on administrative leave, the injuries stopped. A few days ago, Strotman entered a no-contest plea to felony child abuse charges and was permanently barred from working in nursing or with children. Let’s talk about what happened and what it reveals about how medicine responds to harm when it comes from inside its own institutions. | Joel

Adorable Baby Getting Ready to Go Home After Recovery 🍼 | NICU Discharge Day A truly emotional and happy moment — this adorable baby has fully recovered and is now getting ready to go home! 🏠💛 After days of care and treatment in the NICU, the baby is strong, healthy, and ready to begin a new life with family. These moments of joy remind us of the strength of little fighters and the love of parents. As a neonatologist, I’m honored to share these heartwarming recovery stories from the NICU. 📍