Caring for our tiniest patients …
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the new Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, also known as a “NICU,“ which is slated to open in March/April 2012.
The 11-bed state-of-the-art NICU will add to Henry Mayo’s current maternity services, providing comprehensive services for all mothers and babies who need extra care. This state-of-the-art, high tech NICU will also offer a warm and nurturing environment to meet the needs of our tiniest patient’s right here in Santa Clarita.
The new NICU will give parents peace of mind knowing that Henry Mayo can provide a higher level of care to infants in need of specialized healthcare to thrive. These babies will now be able to be cared for near their homes and families which will undoubtedly relieve pressure from already stressed families.
Henry Mayo’s NICU will be equipped and staffed with a full range of highly specialized experts, equipment and materials to ensure the best care for babies. Respiratory care specialists, nutritionists, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists will all provide support for the newborn and mother. A neonatologist will oversee care, and nurses with advanced training in infant care will provide continual monitoring.
A NICU at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital solidifies Santa Clarita as a destination of choice for young families. It strengthens our entire community by keeping mothers, fathers and their newborns together at a most critical time.
The Entire Community Benefits…..
- Babies benefit: The NICU is sound and light-controlled, creating a calm environment for the infants.
- Mothers benefit: Warm, home-like designs promote newborn and family bonding.
- Families benefit: Newborns stay right here in our own valley, near family, friends and neighbors – there is no need to commute out of the area for quality care.
- Our community benefits: A local NICU means Henry Mayo is prepared to meet the needs of any pregnancy in our community.
As our community grows, so does the need to ensure a wide range of maternity and newborn care services close to home!
Community support for the growth of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has helped the hospital provide improved support for the community.
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