Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
Honoring Resilience & Strength
April is a month dedicated to honoring the incredible resilience and strength of military children. The Month of the Military Child provides a chance to shine a light on the unique challenges and sacrifices these children face, while also celebrating their extraordinary adaptability and courage.
At LUX Infusion, we recognize the pivotal role that military families play in our company and in the communities we serve.
We are committed to being an organization that is not only understanding but actively supportive of the challenges military families may experience.
The Impact of Military Life on Children
Military children often face circumstances that are unique and demanding. They may be asked to deal with separation, stress, and the unknowns that come with their parents’ service. Add to that the constant transitions, including new schools, new homes, and new friends, and it’s easy to see why military children demonstrate resilience beyond their years.
However, while they face difficulties, military kids are also incredibly resourceful and grow to be adaptive, empathetic, and strong in ways many people don’t fully understand. The strength these children exhibit is a reflection of the support, love, and dedication of military families who continually sacrifice for the greater good.
Supporting Lux’s Military Families
This April, as we recognize the Month of the Military Child, we want to take a moment to highlight the incredible military families of LUX Infusion.
Dr. Jeffrey G. Demain, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI, Certified in both adult and pediatric Allergy Immunology
Our Medical Director, Dr. Demain, is a Retired Air Force Colonel who has not only dedicated his career to healthcare but also raised two military children of his own.
Lisa Bruce, RN, BSN, CRNI, IgCN
Our COO, Lisa Bruce, raised two incredible kids alongside her husband, dedicating 20 years of service to the Air Force.
Melissa Van Fossen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Melissa Van Fossen, our Anchorage Nurse Practitioner and Director of Clinical Operations, has three children with their family serving 10 years of active duty in the Air Force and continued service with Alaska’s Air National Guard.
Melanie Baldwin, FNP-C
Our Fairbanks Nurse Practitioner, Melanie Baldwin, welcomed three children (in three different states) during their family’s continued service in the Army.
Haley Clement
Haley, one of our Anchorage nurses, is balancing life with two kids alongside her husband who is currently serving as a member of Alaska’s Air National Guard.
Michelle Henderson
Michelle, our Anchorage receptionist, has two kiddos. Together their family served 21 years in the Air Force. They lived in Japan for 4 years and got to share a unique cultural experience with their girls that continues to impact who they are to this day.
Estella, our Fairbanks infusion nurse, raised her son and daughter during service of 19 years to the Marine Corps and the Army.
Celebrating Military Children & Families
At LUX Infusion, we’re proud to celebrate military kids and support their families in any way we can. Let’s continue to show our appreciation for their sacrifices, their strength, and their unshakable courage. They truly are the unsung heroes of the military community.
To all the military parents within our organization—thank you for your commitment, your leadership, and your unwavering support of both your family and your work. We are proud to work alongside you and to honor the military families who make sacrifices for all of us.
Happy Month of the Military Child!
