Babies who need critical care receive immediate attention in our award-winning NICUs. Our dedicated team of experts includes Penn Medicine physicians and Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) neonatologists. Together, they help critically ill babies survive and thrive.
Our specialists have extensive experience in stabilizing and supporting high-risk babies after delivery. We care for premature and full-term infants born with a variety of medical conditions, infections, and congenital anomalies. Our team also coordinates with maternal-fetal medicine specialists for high-risk pregnancies, ensuring seamless care before, during, and after birth.
The NICUs at Pennsylvania Hospital and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) are recognized for their standards of care. They were awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This recognition honors the care and expertise of our neonatology team and state-of-the-art facilities.
State-of-the-art neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
All Penn Medicine hospitals feature Level III NICUs, meaning we can care for all premature infants, as well as full-term infants needing special care. At Chester County Hospital, our NICU is the only certified Level III nursery in Chester County. In addition, Women & Babies Hospital is home to Lancaster County’s first and most advanced Level IIIB NICU.
Our NICUs are staffed by specially trained physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and nutritionists who focus on infant intensive care. We provide 24/7 monitoring and support using the latest technology to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.
If a baby in our NICU needs surgery, we can quickly transport them to CHOP for advanced surgical care.
Advanced technology and specialized care for premature babies
We successfully care for the tiniest newborns, including those who weigh less than one pound, during and after delivery. Our neonatal staff assesses your baby’s health at birth and provides care around the clock while they stay with us.
Babies born between 23- and 32-weeks’ gestation need help learning to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing. We provide advanced technology and the latest therapies to support these infants.
We assess your baby’s ability to suck and strengthen this skill with supportive therapies. Doing so helps transition babies off feeding tubes, allows parents to begin feedings sooner, and may shorten NICU stays.