Miller Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been described as a place of heroic efforts. Dedicated physicians, nurses, therapists and other staff work to save the fragile lives of infants born too sick or too early; infants in need of the highest quality care. The NICU at Miller Children’s Hospital is well known for providing life-saving care. It was featured in the book, “Baby E.R.: The Heroic Doctors and Nurses Who Perform Medicine’s Tiniest Miracles,” by Edward Humes, and on the Discovery Health Channel’s “Babies: Special Delivery.”

Tertiary Care is The Best Care for Premature & Critically Ill Newborns
Miller Children’s Hospital is one of 22 hospitals in California to feature a Level III NICU which is the highest designation available from the State. In order to receive this designation, the unit must meet strict state regulatory criteria to provide the necessary care for very sick infants who need immediate surgery, or who weigh less than 2 pounds. The babies and their families are supported by many professionals who specialize in the care of neonates. Continuous care from board certified/eligible neonatologists, registered nurses (RNs) and registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This specialized team uses state-of-the-art technology to treat their tiny patients, resulting in one of the highest risk-adjusted survival rates.