The SHINE program (Sharing, Healing, Inspiring, Nurturing, Enduring) is the perinatal and pediatric palliative care service within Blank Children’s Hospital. 

Referrals to the SHINE program will come from a variety of sources: obstetricians, perinatology physicians, pediatricians, and primary care physicians.  If you have questions please call the palliative care office at 241-5750.






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If you are experiencing a loss or want to know more, contact us at friendsofaaronmichael@yahoo.com

Each year we feature a family who has been impacted by the SHINE program and share their story. Click the button below to read about this year's featured family and to see a collection of all the featured SHINE families.

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Featured SHINE families

Thanksgiving Day, a day we are thankful for the children that we were blessed with for such a short time and grateful for the friends that surrounded us.


Join us as we continue to support and encourage families faced with the loss of an infant.