Community Regional Medical Center’s new 65-bed, 20,000 square foot Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides care for infants with complex critical care needs, including premature infants and those with a variety of diagnoses.

Providing comprehensive labor and delivery services along with Level III NICU care in one location allows us to keep sick newborns near their mothers and close to their families. It reduces maternal and family anxieties, improves maternal-infant bonding, improves breast milk production and availability, and reduces postpartum depression.

Our rating as a Level III NICU means we are licensed by the State to care for some of the sickest infants, and offer around-the-clock care. All of our nurses and respiratory therapists are specially trained to treat critically ill babies. We have a qualified physician in the hospital 24 hours a day, and a multidisciplinary care team is always available to respond quickly to any emergency.

The NICU at Community Regional is equipped with the latest advancements in ventilator, thermoregulation and monitoring technology. We have a dedicated neonatal pharmacist who is an expert in the medications, fluids and nutrition that ill babies need. Our lactation consultant works closely with mothers. We even offer physical and occupational therapy help for our babies.

At Community Regional’s Level III NICU, families are our No. 1 priority. While we can provide the highest levels of sophisticated neonatal care, we know that nothing can replace the love and support of family. That’s why we’ve designed our NICU with families in mind. Our care environment is calm and welcoming, and we encourage family involvement in important care decisions.