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Honoring Dr. Phil Sunshine's life and legacy
Our founding father of neonatology at Stanford, Dr. Philip Sunshine, passed away in April at the remarkable age of 94. He dedicated his career to the most vulnerable newborns, transforming their care and leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless families. Gifts made in honor of Dr. Sunshine will support neonatology programs at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, as designated by his family.
Division News
– The New York TimesPhilip Sunshine, 94, Dies; Pioneer in Treatment of Premature Babies
A founder of neonatology, he helped revolutionize the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. “We were able to keep babies alive that would not have survived,” he said.
– Stanford Medicine News CenterAI can help doctors give intravenous nutrition to preemies, Stanford Medicine study finds
An algorithm that learned from tens of thousands of nutrition prescriptions for premature babies could reduce medical errors and better identify what nutrients the smallest patients need.
– ScopeCalifornia excels at screening babies for main cause of childhood blindness
Vision damage from a complication of premature birth can be halted if it’s caught soon enough — and a California Perinatal Quality Care (CPQCC) and Stanford Medicine-led study shows the state’s screening process is helping close racial gaps.
– YouTubeWhat is it like to be a Neonatology Fellow at Stanford?
Our Class of 2024 Fellows, Drs. Faith Myers, Sheila Razdan, and Hannah Gu, chat with Science Writer Laura Hedli about their neonatal-perinatal fellowship experience at Stanford University School of Medicine.