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Hundreds of former UPMC NICU patients celebrate survival at reunion

UPMC marks 20th annual NICU patient reunion
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- More than 400 former NICU patients reunited with the UPMC nurses and staff who cared for them for a celebration at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Sunday.

The hospital's 20th annual NICU reunion gave former patients of the neonatal intensive care units at Magee-Womens Hospital and Children's Hospital the chance to visit with employees.  

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More than 400 former NICU patients reunited with the UPMC nurses and staff who cared for them on Sunday. (Photo: UPMC)

The celebration of survival and quality of life had live entertainment, activities and raffles before participants got to explore the zoo.

The proceeds benefit the NICU family initiatives at Magee-Womens Hospital, according to Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation.

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