Manning Family Children's

Manning Family Children's Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the Gulf South’s only comprehensive children’s hospital, celebrates a new chapter and name as Manning Family Children’s!
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Together, we’re charting a bold future for child health fueled by two strong Louisiana legacies.

As we wrap up American Heart Month, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible team members who make lifesaving care...
02/28/2026

As we wrap up American Heart Month, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible team members who make lifesaving care possible every single day. ❤️

At Manning Family Children’s, our Heart Center brings together extraordinary expertise, compassionate care, and innovative technology to deliver lifesaving treatment for children with complex congenital heart defects. Through seamless collaboration and an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team ensures every patient receives the highest level of care—and every family feels supported at every step of their journey.

Thank you to our Heart Center team for all you do to mend Louisiana's littlest hearts and give families hope.

Learn more about our Heart Center at https://bit.ly/4aIongb

Today on Rare Disease Day, we celebrate 10-year-old Abigail Fisher, who was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare ...
02/28/2026

Today on Rare Disease Day, we celebrate 10-year-old Abigail Fisher, who was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare condition that affects facial bone development and can cause serious breathing challenges. After years of surgeries in Florida, her mom, Christina, was cautious about trusting a new medical team when they moved to Louisiana.

That changed when they met pediatric ENT James McMurray, MD, and pediatric craniofacial specialist Kyle Fulton, MD at Manning Family Children’s.

“They really listened to me,” Christina said. “I have never felt like I’m in this alone.”

Now a thriving third grader who loves makeup and swimming, Abby continues to grow stronger with the support of her care team. Abby is the definition of joy and doesn't let her condition define her. In January 2026, she was named Baskin-Robbins Pint-Sized Hero, earning a $31,000 grant for Manning Family Children’s — and a year of free ice cream.

Read all about Abby's journey on the blog https://www.manningchildrens.org/news-blog/2026/february/abby-s-treacher-collins-journey-and-the-comprehe/

As we wrap up Heart Month, we are celebrating lifesaving heart care that extends far beyond our four walls. Dr. James Sp...
02/27/2026

As we wrap up Heart Month, we are celebrating lifesaving heart care that extends far beyond our four walls.

Dr. James Spaeth, Manning Family Children’s Chief Surgical Officer, recently joined the Cardiac Kids Foundation of Florida on a medical mission trip to Kingston, Jamaica. A group of volunteer medical experts from several leading children’s hospitals across the US traveled to Bustamante Hospital for Children in Jamaica to support the local hospital with the knowledge, training, and skills needed to continue saving lives well into the future. This trip represented 20 years of lifesaving care for the Cardiac Kids Foundation, and the belief that every child with heart disease should have equal access to quality medical care, necessary surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical treatment. Thanks to Dr. Spaeth for extending his expertise, care and compassion and part of this incredible organization!

02/27/2026

When a baby is born too soon—at 22 weeks, weighing barely a pound—seconds, expertise, and space matter.

At Manning Family Children’s, we provide neonatal care unlike any other. As the only Level 4 NICU in Louisiana and the Gulf South with every pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty under one roof, we provide a level of care that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else in our region.

But our current 35-bed NICU was built for a different era: one with fewer patients, smaller teams, and less complex technology. Today, demand continues to grow. Survival depends on swift intervention, specialized equipment, and the expertise of the state’s top pediatric subspecialists from LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine who practice here at Manning Family Children’s.

That’s why we’re building a new 60-bed, state-of-the-art Level 4 NICU, designed for complexity, built for growth, and centered on families. This transformational expansion will increase capacity, enhance life-saving procedural space, and expand our regional network through LCMC Health to nearly 200 neonatal beds.

Learn more about how we are building a future for care that can’t wait, and how you can help: https://bit.ly/3OFNg3F

is coming to a close, but we have one more special heart warrior we want you to meet: say hello to Grace! ❤️ During pr...
02/27/2026

is coming to a close, but we have one more special heart warrior we want you to meet: say hello to Grace! ❤️

During pregnancy, Lauren Lavergne learned her daughter, Grace, faced multiple medical challenges, including a congenital heart defect called a ventricular septal defect (VSD). After months of close monitoring, Grace was admitted to Manning Family Children’s, where pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Timothy Pettitt, MD, and a specialized care team evaluated her condition and determined surgery was needed.

Dr. Pettitt successfully repaired the hole in Grace’s heart, and with compassionate support from nurses and physicians every step of the way, Grace began her journey toward healing. Today, she is recovering well and showing just how strong a little heart and a determined family can be.

Read Grace's full story at https://bit.ly/3ZwZs95

**The images in this post are for artistic and marketing purposes only. Our precious babies in the NICU are on continuous cardio-respiratory monitoring. Parents and caregivers should always follow the AAP safe sleep guidelines. Under no circumstances should babies at home be placed prone to sleep, or have items such as toys, loose bedding, or blanket rolls in their cribs.

Big news for Louisiana’s littlest 💛 We’re proud to announce a transformational investment to build a new 60-bed, Level 4...
02/26/2026

Big news for Louisiana’s littlest 💛 We’re proud to announce a transformational investment to build a new 60-bed, Level 4 NICU—expanding the highest level of care available for the most critically ill newborns from across our region. The new flagship unit at Manning Family Children’s will anchor Children's regional network of care and address a critical need for expanded capacity and advanced neonatal care as the only program in Louisiana and the Gulf South with every pediatric medical and surgical specialty under one roof.

In 2025 alone, our team cared for 272 critically ill babies transferred from 39 hospitals across the region, including micropremies born as early as 22 weeks. As Louisiana faces one of the highest preterm birth rates in the nation, the need for highly specialized neonatal care continues to grow. Our state-of-the-art NICU will serve as a national model for neonatal care, often beginning before birth, due to the strength of the LCMC Health network of obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists.

As the only NICU in Louisiana housing all pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties under one roof, this new unit will:
- Increase capacity from 35 to 60 beds
- Triple the current NICU’s footprint
- Provide sensory-optimized, family-centered care spaces
- Add on-unit procedural rooms for rapid intervention
- Expand academic space to train the next generation of pediatric and neonatal providers

Construction begins this spring, with doors opening in 2027. Designed by Kennedy Kraft Architects and built by Woodward Designs, this expansion ensures we never have to turn away the region’s most vulnerable patients.

For more than 70 years, we’ve stood in the gap for families during their most fragile moments. The future of neonatal care in Louisiana will be designed for complexity, built for growth, and centered on delivering the best possible outcomes—with hope and support for every family we serve.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/46nyuok

Beyond grateful for Spirit of Children's support in bringing comfort to kids and families here at Manning Family Childre...
02/26/2026

Beyond grateful for Spirit of Children's support in bringing comfort to kids and families here at Manning Family Children's! In 2025, they raised a generous $138,245 to be donated to the Child Life and Creative Therapies team here at Children's. Thank you! 👻🎃

It's time to 🌷 petal to the metal 🌷 because we are less than 5 weeks away from the 44th annual Sugarplum Ball, presented...
02/24/2026

It's time to 🌷 petal to the metal 🌷 because we are less than 5 weeks away from the 44th annual Sugarplum Ball, presented by LEMOINE!

Don’t miss your chance to join us “Where the Garden Grows” as we plant seeds of hope and celebrate the extraordinary impact Manning Family Children’s makes in caring for children and families from across our region.

This year's event will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Mardi Gras World. With food from 40+ local restaurants and caterers, live music by Az IzZ, and a silent auction full of exciting items and experiences. You won’t want to miss out on this exciting evening! All proceeds go towards the Manning Family Children's mission to deliver expert care for every child regardless of his or her family's ability to pay. Together, we can grow a healthier future for all kids. 🌱

Visit manningchildrens.org/sugarplum to purchase sponsorships and tickets, and to find more Ball details!

In honor of Heart Month, we’re celebrating our tiny heart heroes like Jules, and the amazing team who has cared for her ...
02/20/2026

In honor of Heart Month, we’re celebrating our tiny heart heroes like Jules, and the amazing team who has cared for her each step of the way at the Manning Family Children's Heart Center. Read Jules’ story, as written by her amazing mom, at the link below. ❤️

02/19/2026

This week, Manning Family Children’s President and CEO, Lou Fragoso, sits down with superstar patient Abigail for a conversation full of sunshine, hope, and joy!

We hear about Abby's stay at Manning Family Children's, her recent achievement as the Baskin-Robbins® Joy in Childhood Foundation® Pint-Sized Hero, and what she wishes adults knew about kids.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, out now! https://youtu.be/yHOdu8Lg5bI

🔔 Be sure to follow along so you don’t miss the next episode of the Man Fam Kid’s Cam!

02/19/2026

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For just $25 per chance, you could watch your bank account blossom with the Fleurishing Fortune Cash Raffle—made possible by the generosity of the Ray & Jessica Brandt Family Foundation.

Don't miss your window of opportunity—there are only 5,000 chances to win!
The winner will be announced at the 44th annual Sugarplum Ball “Where the Garden Grows” on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Mardi Gras World (attendance not required).

Take the shot at www.manningchildrens.org/cashraffle. Your winning moment could be next!

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Extraordinary care, just for kids!

At Children's Hospital New Orleans, our promise is to shape a healthier, happier future for kids. For more than 60 years, we've provided expert healthcare for children across our state and region. Today, we provide unmatched pediatric expertise wrapped in a whole lot of love.

Families across our community can count on the extraordinary care provided by our pediatric-trained specialists, from the most complex pediatric procedures, to the everyday health of children and adolescents.