We already know that we are super awesome, but how exciting is it that we made the 2015 Guinness World Records?  Have you heard of it?  If not, let me tell you that Loyola University Medical Center holds record for care of world’s smallest baby!

According to some sources, Loyola has maintained its record for over 20 years (sine 1989)!  In 2004, a baby weighted 9.2 ounces and survived; this is what got is in the Guinness World Records.  Do you want to know Loyola’s premature babies survival rate?  An astounding 98%!  These are great news considering the critical care that these babies need.  Loyola obtains some of the most advanced technology required for sick and premature infants.

The Loyola Phoenix quoted that: “The doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists are all taking care of babies. One reason Loyola has been successful is because of everybody working together.”  Working on a Nursing/Rehabilitation home, I have to agree that teamwork is the main ingredient to make anything work, especially in this type of setting.  It does not come to any surprise that Dr. Jonathan K. Muraskas, head of the NICU, acknowledges this.

If you did not have enough things to brag about Loyola already, here is another one!  Honestly, it is a blessing to me that I am a part of this community.  Achievements like these make me appreciate my education at Loyola University Chicago so much!