NICU

We proudly offer a transport service that aims to quickly and efficiently transfer your baby via ambulance, helicopter or airplane. During transport, registered nurses (RNs) and respiratory therapists (RTs) travel alongside your loved one to start or maintain treatment while en route to our NICU.

Our transport team performs lifesaving procedures and interventions under the direction of our neonatologists. We provide time-sensitive care when your baby experiences congenital heart disease (CHD), extreme prematurity or respiratory distress.

While in our NICU, you can expect your child to receive care from our extensive medical team, including:

• Neonatologists — Our board-certified neonatologists treat your newborn when they're premature or ill. They are bedside during high-risk deliveries and monitor your child's progress after birth.
• Pediatric subspecialists — We consult with pediatric physicians who are trained in pediatric cardiology, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
• Pediatric surgeons — In conjunction with a dedicated pediatric anesthesiologist, these certified doctors specialize in treating children through critical pediatric surgical procedures.
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapists — Our pediatric rehabilitation program aids your child's physical growth and development. We teach you how to hold, touch and play with your baby in a way that best develops muscles, swallowing or use of their senses. If you have questions, call our therapists at (208) 529-7982.
• Registered dieticians (RDs) — Our nutrition experts assess your baby's progress, focusing on when and how your baby is fed, the amount of food provided, tolerance to that feeding and whether they are growing appropriately. In addition to weight gain, our RDs recommend fortifying formula to promote bone mineralization, as some nutrients are often deficient in preterm infants.
• RNs — We have over 50 RNs that are certified in pediatric advanced life support. This certification is recognized by the National CPR Foundation; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), an American Academy of Pediatrics program; and the nationally recognized STABLE program, which stands for Sugar & Safe Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work and Emotional Support.
• RTs — As part of our comprehensive pulmonary care services, our RTs visit your infant to assess how well they are breathing on ventilators. They may adjust the equipment to fit your baby's breathing needs or suction mucus from their lungs.
• Social workers — Our social workers assist with planning after discharge. They address essential items such as clothing, diapers, car seats, monitoring equipment, therapies, emotional support and community agencies who may be able to provide further support.

This complimentary relaxation space, which is conveniently located within our hospital, is designed to provide your family with comfort and support while your child is receiving care. It has four sleep rooms, bathrooms with showers, laundry facilities, a kitchen, dining room and living room. To use this room, please give us a call at (208) 227-2898.