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Protecting Our Children

Protecting Our Children

Filmed in October 2023, this video shows how Schneider Children's rapidly relocated patients to fortified floors during missile attacks—transforming protected neonatal units into fully functioning emergency, intensive care, and surgical spaces while maintaining uninterrupted care with the support of staff and volunteers.

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January 14, 2026

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