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Intensive Care Services at the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System: Comprehensive and Expert Care for Newborns
When little ones are born prematurely or face medical challenges, they require specialized care from experienced teams equipped with advanced technology. The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System proudly offers neonatal intensive care units NICUs that provide expert attention to ensure babies receive the best possible care throughout their recovery journey.
Neonatal Intensive Care Units Across Our Health Network
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital’s Newton Betsy Thomas Family Center for Newborn Infant Intensive Care
Located separately from birthing centers, this state-of-the-art NICU boasts 11 beds in private rooms designed to promote a family-centered environment. With its focus on caring for premature infants and providing dedicated support to newborns needing specialized care or surgery, the unit is uniquely positioned to assist rare pediatric specialists and manage the specific needs of infants undergoing surgical procedures.
Features Include:
A 10-bed surgical NICU equipped with 11 beds, encouraging a harmonious connection with the hospital's emergency department the only 247 pediatric ER in the region and our Level II trauma unit.
Comprehensive care for newborns facing medical complications or requiring surgery.
Expertise in treating babies with complex healthcare needs, including neonatal resuscitation, respiratory support such as high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide, and exclusive milk diet provision to very low birthweight infants.
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Children’s Hospital NICU
Providing care for premature infants, newborns facing medical issues, or those needing surgery, this 51-bed unit is staffed by neonatologists who specialize in newborn care. The unit includes:
A Level III Surgical NICU that is exclusive to the region.
An innovative approach offering a variety of respiratory support methods tlored to individual needs.
Specialized programs for neonatal intensive care supported by experts in general surgery, neurosurgery, hematologyoncology, cardiology, and gastroenterology.
Expertise in coordinating care and monitoring infants in high-risk situations.
St. Francis Medical Center NICU
Nurturing Northeast Louisiana’s only Level III NICU with 35 beds, our team comprises experienced nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, case managers, lactation consultants, and professionals providing physical and occupational therapy support. Our neonatologists excel in caring for babies born prematurely or facing complex medical conditions, ensuring they receive the coordinated care necessary during high-risk situations.
St. Dominic Hospital NICU
Specializing in the care of infants requiring specialized attention due to premature birth or complex healthcare needs, our team consists of experienced neonatologists who coordinate care and monitor infants through their most critical stages.
Breastfeeding in the NICU: Supporting Mommy and Baby's Connection
Viewing this parental episode showcases how the NICU environment promotes a strong bond between mothers and babies through the power of breastfeeding. Our health system takes pride in fostering this connection even during challenging times, offering support and resources to ensure successful breastfeeding.
With facilities spread across Louisiana and Mississippi, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System provide care tlored to each region's unique needs. Our commitment is to deliver comprehensive neonatal intensive care services that prioritize the health and well-being of newborns, ensuring they receive expert care in a nurturing environment.
For more information about our network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing options, and integrated systems, visit our website or contact us directly for additional detls.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a non-profit, Catholic organization founded by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters. Our headquarter is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving communities across these states with dedication and compassion.
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