September marks NICU Awareness Month, a time to recognize the strength of families with newborns in neonatal intensive care and to celebrate the dedicated healthcare professionals who support them every step of the way.

At the HaysMed Birth Center, we are proud to provide specialized care for our community’s tiniest patients in our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Designed to care for babies born at 34 weeks gestation and beyond, our NICU also has the capability to stabilize and transfer younger infants when necessary, ensuring every newborn receives the right level of care.

Our NICU is equipped to care for up to six newborns at a time, offering a safe, comforting environment that promotes healing and growth. Each suite is thoughtfully designed to provide families with peace of mind during what can be an incredibly emotional journey.

One of the unique strengths of our NICU is the cross-training of our OB and NICU nurses, which allows for seamless care from delivery through recovery. This continuity ensures that both mother and baby are supported by familiar, skilled professionals throughout their hospital stay.

We are also proud to have five dedicated pediatricians who provide expert, around-the-clock support for our NICU patients and their families. Their presence ensures that every baby receives timely, personalized medical attention.

Perhaps most notably, our NICU Associates brings a remarkable 150 years of combined bedside nursing experience to the unit. This depth of knowledge and compassion is evident in every interaction, from the smallest clinical detail to the warm reassurance offered to worried parents.

As we observe NICU Awareness Month, we honor the resilience of NICU families and the commitment of the care teams who walk beside them. Their strength, compassion, and expertise make a lasting impact on the lives of our youngest patients and their loved ones.

Celebrating NICU Awareness Month with a look inside the space where our care teams make a lasting impact. Our NICU combines advanced technology with compassionate design to support our tiniest patients.

This NICU suite is one of six spaces where our team provides expert care to newborns and their families.

Where tiny patients receive big care, our NICU offers a nurturing environment for newborns and their loved ones.