Investing in the Future: The Gerber Foundation’s Commitment to Local 4-H Programs
As a proud part of the Newaygo County community, the Gerber Foundation has long been committed to supporting local youth through 4-H programs. Over the past decade, the Foundation has invested over $65,000 in 11 different Newaygo County 4-H initiatives, ensuring that young people can access hands-on learning, STEM education, leadership opportunities, and career exploration. […]
Revolutionizing Fetal Surgery: A Groundbreaking Approach to Vein of Galen Malformation
Dr. Darren Orbach, co-director of the Cerebrovascular Surgery & Interventions Center at Boston Children’s Hospital aims to transform the treatment of Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM), a rare but life-threatening cerebrovascular disorder affecting approximately 1 in 50,0000 births. VOGM results in excessive blood flow to the brain, leading to severe complications such as heart failure […]
Unlocking the Potential of Human Milk for Infant Health
Premature infants face significant health challenges, one of the most severe being necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a serious condition that affects the intestines of preterm babies, causing inflammation and, in severe cases, the death of intestinal tissue. This can lead to life-threatening infections, difficulty absorbing nutrients, and long-term digestive issues. Affecting over 7,000 babies […]
The Gerber Foundation Supports the Intensive Feeding Program at Michigan’s First Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
The Gerber Foundation donates $1 million to new pediatric rehabilitation hospital. In its latest effort to enhance the lives of infants and young children, The Gerber Foundation announced a $1 million donation on September 25, 2024, to the Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint partnership between Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Corewell Health Helen […]
The Gerber Foundation Neonatal Center Celebrates 50 Years!
The Gerber Foundation Neonatal Center at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Friday, September 13, 2024, with a brunch hosted by the Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundations at Corewell Health Place in Grand Rapids. In 1973, the Gerber Foundation made a landmark gift to advance neonatal care at […]
