We’re fighting pediatric HIE, one family at a time.
WHO YOU’RE HELPING:
OUR PEDIATRIC HIE WARRIORS
HOW YOU’RE HELPING
HIE is the fifth leading cause of death globally among children under 5. Together, we can change the trajectory of HIE and prevent more young lives from being lost.
FEATURED WARRIOR
Macie Jo
It’s Macie’s third birthday! Yes—the same Macie that this foundation is named after is turning THREE this week; it’s only fitting that she’s the featured warrior this week!
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What is HIE?
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of newborn brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation and limited blood flow. HIE is a type of birth injury; this is a broad term used to refer to any harm that a baby experiences at or near the time of birth. Other terms used for HIE include birth asphyxia, perinatal asphyxia, and neonatal encephalopathy.