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Nurses who care for NICU babies just changed the game for working parents across America. Allegheny County passed the nation's first county-level paid parental leave policy, giving parents 12 weeks with their newborns.
When a pregnant patient began hemorrhaging from a life-threatening placenta condition, labor and delivery nurse Ashley Patterson's early warning system and calm expertise saved two lives. Her story shows how experience and instinct combine in critical moments.
When a young runner's heart stopped near the finish line, two nurses watching the race jumped into action without hesitation. Their quick thinking and CPR saved Vinnie Farnell's life while waiting for emergency crews to arrive.
Over 1,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses across California just won back tens of millions in stolen wages after a years-long fight. The historic arbitration victory proves what's possible when workers stand together for what they're owed.
When a shark bit a swimmer in the Florida Keys, strangers who happened to be nearby jumped into action and saved his life. Their quick thinking stopped dangerous bleeding and got him to a hospital in time.
When over 900 people got sick from a parasite outbreak, public health nurses turned into food detectives, using grocery apps and receipts to track down the source. Their dedication kept the community safe despite staff cuts and back-to-back health crises.
A learning disability nurse performed life-saving CPR on a fellow shopper who went into cardiac arrest at a Lidl checkout, crediting a recent basic life support refresher for her quick action. Her training kicked in at exactly the right moment when someone needed it most.
Seventeen labor and delivery nurses at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio are all pregnant at the same time. They're planning to bring each other's babies into the world between June and December.
When Amanda Miller drove past a man bleeding on a Rochester sidewalk, her nursing instincts kicked in immediately. The tourniquet she improvised from borrowed materials helped save his hand and his life.
When terrorists stormed her hospital during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, nurse Anjali Kulthe refused to run—she guided 20 pregnant women to safety and even delivered a baby amid the gunfire. Her courage that night, and her willingness to later identify the captured terrorist, shows how ordinary people become heroes when duty calls.
A pediatric nurse on a rare date night jumped into action when a man collapsed just feet from her table at an Ann Arbor comedy show. Amy Rowe's quick thinking and medical expertise helped stabilize the man until paramedics arrived.
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When June LaJeunesse revived a stillborn baby in 1972, she started a bond that would last over 50 years. The baby she saved now cares for her and works in the same hospital system.