Island Health has announced the launch of the latest Huggies “No Baby Unhugged” program at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Shauna Kazeil, manager of acute pediatric and Perinatal services says the program ensures babies get much-needed physical human interaction should circumstances prevent a parent from being at their side….
As part of the new hugging program, three specially trained volunteers will be available, and on call, whenever a neonatal or pediatric infant would benefit from the specialized care.
The program will also leverage the 25,000 grant provided by Huggies to purchase some items like rocking chairs, positioning devices, and pay for some of the volunteer training among other things.
Kazeil adds no new volunteers are needed for the program and there is a substantial list of candidates who have stepped up to volunteer already.
