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Expert, specialized newborn care
St. Luke's is the only Advanced Level II Regional Newborn Intensive Care Center (NICU) in the Cedar Rapids' area. Other hospitals transfer newborns to St. Luke's when they need specialized care.
Video: Dr. Dennis Rosenblum talks about how Cedar Rapids' only Regional Level II NICU provides expecting parents peace of mind.
Eastern Iowa’s tiniest babies
Iowa's tiniest baby ever born - at just 13 ounces - is one of the great success stories here at St. Luke's. Our NICU has cared for more than 8,000 of the area's tiniest babies for more than 30 years.
Newborn specialists – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Our NICU team is led by the area’s most experienced neonatologist, Dr. Dennis Rosenblum. Expect round-the-clock neonatal care from our:
- Neonatologists
- Neonatal nurse practitioners
- Respiratory therapists
- Occupational and physical therapists
- Developmental care specialist
- Social workers
- Lactation consultants
- Dietitians
- Pharmacists
The best outcomes
St. Luke’s NICU is part of the Vermont Oxford Network, a worldwide database that includes over 800 NICU’s including the University of Iowa. In 2009, St. Luke’s was among the best hospitals in the world in providing NICU care for very low birth weight babies (babies born than 3 lbs. 5oz.). Except in very rare occasions, such as surgical emergencies, your baby should NEVER have to be transferred out of Cedar Rapids. We do accept transfers from Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. See why St. Luke's is the better choice.
Family centered, supportive care
We were the first hospital in the nation to win a NICU Family Centered Care award. Family Centered Care offers:
- A developmental care specialist and team provides your baby with an individualized developmental care plan (NIDCAP) during their stay in the NICU.
- Private suites are individualized for each baby to promote faster healing and growth.
- Parents are involved in the baby's care throughout their stay.
- Family Lounge.
- Two sleep rooms are available for families with critically ill babies.
- Parents are encouraged to stay in the NICU room so they can remain close to their baby.
- The March of Dimes NICU Family Support program provides support and education for families of NICU babies.
For More Information
St. Luke's Neonatal Intensive Care
319/861-6800
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