At West Chester Hospital’s Level II Special Care Nursery, premature and critically ill newborns receive expert, around-the-clock care. Staffed by neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists and nurses, the nursery delivers advanced treatments—including breathing support and surfactant therapy—with the safety, technology and compassion UC Health is known for.
Special Care Nursery
Special Care Nursery at West Chester Hospital
Advanced Level II neonatal care for premature or critically ill newborns in Southwest Ohio, led by expert teams and designed to give your baby the healthiest start possible.
Special Care Nursery
Compassionate, 24/7 Expert Care
Our Special Care Nursery is staffed by world-class neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, specialized nurses and respiratory therapists, ready around the clock to care for premature or critically ill newborns. We’re here from the moment your baby needs us, with immediate, personalized care to help your newborn thrive.
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Advanced Respiratory Support for Newborns
From gentle oxygen therapy to surfactant treatments pioneered at UC Medical Center, our nursery offers advanced respiratory care for babies who need extra help breathing. By using the latest technologies and protocols, we give your baby the best possible start.
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Family-Centered, Safe & Supportive
At West Chester Hospital’s Special Care Nursery, we’re not only care for your baby—we care for your family on a daily basis. With secure access, infection prevention protocols, we ensure a safe, connected environment where healing and bonding happen together.
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Support for Families with Newborns in our care
Support for families with newborns in our care
Our Special Care Nursery team is here to support your entire family. From secure access and hygiene protocols to education and discharge planning, we partner with you during every moment of your baby's care, from admission to going home.
Patient Safety & Visitation
Learn how we Prioritize Safety and keep Families Involved
Learn how we prioritize safety and keep families involved
We prioritize safety with secure access, camera monitoring and rigorous infection prevention practices. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to be part of their baby’s daily care and healing environment.
Advanced Technology
Explore how we Support Babies with Breathing Challenges
Explore how we support babies with breathing challenges
As part of UC Health’s academic health system, we use advanced respiratory technologies—including surfactant therapy pioneered at UC Medical Center—to help newborns breathe more easily and recover faster.
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Understand billing, insurance and financial resources
Learn what to expect when it comes to billing and insurance. We’ll help you understand what’s covered, what questions to ask, and how to access the financial tools and support you need during your baby’s stay.
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Reach out to our care team for help or Information
Reach out to our care team for help or information
Have questions about our Special Care Nursery or need help with scheduling, referrals or support services? Our care team is ready to assist you at every step of your journey.
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Family Resources
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Patient Safety & Visitation
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Advanced Technology
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Conditions We Treat and Services We Offer
Advanced NICU care for critically ill and premature infants
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Our Distinctive Strengths
Advancing Care for Newborns Through Expertise, Innovation and 24/7 Support.
Specialized, Around-the-Clock Care
Specialized, Around-the-Clock Care
At West Chester Hospital’s Level II Special Care Nursery, your newborn receives 24/7 expert care from a team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists, using advanced treatments.
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Special Care Nursery for babies born at 32 weeks and above
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Staffing by expert neonatal providers for continuous care
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Respiratory support available onsite when seconds matter
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Access to the latest innovations in newborn care
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Seamless Transfers to Higher-Level Care
If your baby needs more intensive support, our team is ready. We stabilize and monitor premature or critically ill newborns on-site before coordinating a direct transfer to UC Medical Center’s Level III neonatal intensive care unit. This ensures timely, uninterrupted care within one trusted academic health system.
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Expert Stabilization for Younger Preterm Infants
Our Special Care Nursery is fully prepared to handle the urgent needs of younger preterm infants. We provide immediate stabilization, continuous monitoring and advanced treatments to keep , your baby safe until transfer to our Level III neonatal intensive care unit is complete.
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Where We Provide Care
Level II neonatal care delivered at West Chester Hospital’s Special Care Nursery
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We’re here to support you and your family during your newborn’s care journey.