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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Compassionate and Specialized Care for Newborns

The Wilbur D. May Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Renown Health is the region’s only Level III NICU and allows care teams to provide specialized and compassionate care for newborns who are born prematurely or require special treatment. This dedicated team is available 24/7 to deliver the highest level of evidence-based care for our tiniest patients.

Our NICU also offers a comprehensive range of services, including meticulous feeding schedules, lactation assistance and a nurturing approach to care. We recognize the importance of early bonding between parents and their newborns, and our team is dedicated to facilitating and encouraging this crucial connection. With our focus on personalized care and unwavering commitment to the well-being of your baby, you can trust that they are in the best hands possible at Renown.


Meet Your NICU Team

The Wilbur D. May NICU is staffed around the clock by medical professionals who specialize in premature and sick infants.

Please direct any questions or concerns to the staff. If a staff member can't answer your question, they will find a person who will assist you.

  • Neonatologist: Your baby's doctor in the NICU. Multiple doctors cover the unit. There is one doctor on-site at all times.
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): Specializes in neonatal care. They assist the neonatologists in daily rounds and help make care decisions.
  • Registered Nurses: Primary care nurses who provide care for 12-hour shifts.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Monitor infant breathing and oxygen needs and specialize in respiratory equipment.
  • Lactation Consultant: Registered Nurses who specialize in breastfeeding and breast pumps.
  • Social Worker/Case Coordinator: Provide support and resources during the NICU stay.
  • Developmental Specialist: Specialize in infant development.
  • Registered Dietitian: Collaborate with doctors and NNPs to monitor infant growth and nutrition.

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