NICU doctors, volunteers reunited with preemies at Banner Medical Center

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Registered nurse Kirsten Phillips holds 2-year-old Jayden Craig at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. Jayden is part of a set of quadruplets that Phillips cared for while they stayed at the hospital.
Registered nurse Kirsten Phillips holds 2-year-old Jayden Craig at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. Jayden is part of a set of quadruplets that Phillips cared for while they stayed at the hospital.
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Isaiah, Liam and Jayden Craig look at dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The boys are part of a set of quadruplets who were delivered at the University, and will turn three this May.
Isaiah, Liam and Jayden Craig look at dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The boys are part of a set of quadruplets who were delivered at the University, and will turn three this May.
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Marlee McFoy loses grip of a green egg as her mother, Taryn McFoy, laughs at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Marlee McFoy loses grip of a green egg as her mother, Taryn McFoy, laughs at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Twins Zandyr, bottom, and Zaidyn, top, peer out of their stroller at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The twins were born on Valentine's Day and spent time in the hospital's NICU.
Twins Zandyr, bottom, and Zaidyn, top, peer out of their stroller at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The twins were born on Valentine's Day and spent time in the hospital's NICU.
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Kaydance Grimes, 2, pets a dog during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Kaydance Grimes, 2, pets a dog during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Sariyah Pendleton drinks from a bottle at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Sariyah Pendleton drinks from a bottle at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Hospital workers who cared for a set of quadruplets in the NICU take a photo with the boys and their mother during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Hospital workers who cared for a set of quadruplets in the NICU take a photo with the boys and their mother during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Respiratory therapist Deb Hall hugs Shay Craig, a mother of quadruplets, at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Respiratory therapist Deb Hall hugs Shay Craig, a mother of quadruplets, at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Hospital volunteer Joy Ringhofer holds Kamila Salgado at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. Ringhofer, who also goes by "the baby whisperer," said she held Kamila and her twin Kathleen "when they were just little two-pounders."
Hospital volunteer Joy Ringhofer holds Kamila Salgado at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. Ringhofer, who also goes by "the baby whisperer," said she held Kamila and her twin Kathleen "when they were just little two-pounders."
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Tyler Austin pets Charlie with volunteer Briley Culton during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Tyler Austin pets Charlie with volunteer Briley Culton during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Brianna Jackson sets her 8-month-old daughter Aurora on a table at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Brianna Jackson sets her 8-month-old daughter Aurora on a table at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Kaydance Grimes, 2, gives Charlie the therapy dog a kiss during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Kaydance Grimes, 2, gives Charlie the therapy dog a kiss during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Hospital volunteer Joy Ringhofer holds Kamila Salgado as her father, Freddy Salgado, wipes off her face at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Hospital volunteer Joy Ringhofer holds Kamila Salgado as her father, Freddy Salgado, wipes off her face at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Registered nurse Kirsten Phillips greets children at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Registered nurse Kirsten Phillips greets children at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Families eat pizza and snacks at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Families eat pizza and snacks at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Kim Jones holds a therapy dog at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Kim Jones holds a therapy dog at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Isaiah, Liam and Jayden Craig look at dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The boys are part of a set of quadruplets who were delivered at the University, and will turn three this May.
Isaiah, Liam and Jayden Craig look at dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The boys are part of a set of quadruplets who were delivered at the University, and will turn three this May.
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The therapy dog Lacey wears a dress with carrots on it at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
The therapy dog Lacey wears a dress with carrots on it at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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From left, Joe Jones, Jeanette Sinohui and Kim Jones talk together at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The three are in charge of some of the dogs that came to the reunion.
From left, Joe Jones, Jeanette Sinohui and Kim Jones talk together at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The three are in charge of some of the dogs that came to the reunion.
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Olivia Pardue, 30 months, holds the therapy dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Olivia Pardue, 30 months, holds the therapy dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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From left, quadruplets Jayden, Liam, Isaiah and Jeremiah Craig attend the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The boys were born at 25 weeks and spent about three months in the NICU at the hospital.
From left, quadruplets Jayden, Liam, Isaiah and Jeremiah Craig attend the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. The boys were born at 25 weeks and spent about three months in the NICU at the hospital.
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Registered nurse Kirsten Phillips holds 6-month-old Kathleen Salgado at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. Kathleen and her twin, Kamila, both spent time in the hospital's NICU.
Registered nurse Kirsten Phillips holds 6-month-old Kathleen Salgado at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019. Kathleen and her twin, Kamila, both spent time in the hospital's NICU.
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From left, Shawn and Joseph Tucker, who are part of a set of triplets born at the hospital, play games during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
From left, Shawn and Joseph Tucker, who are part of a set of triplets born at the hospital, play games during the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Olivia Pardue, 30 months, holds the therapy dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Olivia Pardue, 30 months, holds the therapy dogs' business cards at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Sariyah Pendleton, held by her father, drinks from a bottle at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Sariyah Pendleton, held by her father, drinks from a bottle at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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Benito Lupe Lopez, who was born three months early, stretches in his stroller at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
Benito Lupe Lopez, who was born three months early, stretches in his stroller at the Preemie NICU Reunion at Banner University Medical Center on April 13, 2019.
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