In the NICU for 50 years!
Pioneer of modern-day neonatology celebrates over 50 years of preemie care
80-year-old Philip Sunshine has no plans to retire. He states, “I guess they still enjoy my work!”
Photo by Ladyhawke
I read this article today, and thought it was so inspiring I wanted to share it with you. Many of us have been touched by the work that incredible Doctors do in the NICU. Well, here is one of the pioneers in the field and he has been at it for 50 years! He has helped save the lives of 30,000 babies and is the Co-founder of the California Perinatal Association. I am sure that if his accomplishments were to be listed they would go on page after page, since Professor Emeritus Phillip Sunshine MD started his journey back in 1957!!!
The best statistic is that when he started his career, the preemie survival rate was less than 50%, now it is well over 90%, just another fact to celebrate!
Click on the above link (just under the title) to read the complete article about Dr. Sunshine and you’ll see how appropriate his last name is…