Five-year-old triplets Dana, Felipe Jr. and Diana were among many children who attended this year's Sweetheart Party.

Babies who make the miraculous journey into this world earlier than expected are received with passionate attention by a team of highly trained healthcare professionals at McAllen Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Intermediate Nursery.

For these babies, their journey begins with a stay in these special care units. A team of nutritionists, physicians, surgeons, therapists and nurses help tiny patients develop their strength and health so they can go home.

For 28 years, past patients of McAllen Medical Center's 30-bed NICU and 30-bed Intermediate Nursery have come together for an extraordinary celebration and reunion with other former NICU babies, family and staff. This time-honored tradition celebrates the Valley's first NICU in the Rio Grande Valley and the many families it has helped. South Texas Health System delights in this annual celebration, which brings families and friends together year after year for a little cake and a lot of love.

If you or someone you know is a former patient of the NICU or Intermediate Nursery at McAllen Medical Center and would like to join in our celebration, call 956-632-4191 to be added to the invitation mailing list.

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