The Good Side: NICU transport nurse and warrior princess
Published: Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM CST
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - It’s one of life’s most joyful moments — welcoming a baby into the family.
However, nearly 10% of newborns are admitted to the NIC-U each year turning celebration into uncertainty. In those fragile moments, a steady hand and a kind word can mean everything.
National correspondent Debra Alfarone introduces us to a nurse in the nation’s capital who’s marking a milestone transporting some of the sickest babies and transforming fear into hope.
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