{"id":3795,"date":"2025-06-25T17:42:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/?page_id=3795"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:42:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:42:50","slug":"level-iii-nicu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/level-iii-nicu\/","title":{"rendered":"Level III NICU at UC Medical Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Expert Care for Our Tiniest Patients<\/h3>\n<p>At UC Medical Center, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is the region\u2019s first and most experienced. As a Level III facility, our NICU is fully equipped to care for the most critically ill or premature babies, whether their need for advanced care is expected or comes as a surprise.<\/p>\n<p>Our team understands that every newborn and situation is unique. That\u2019s why we bring together experts from a variety of specialties to develop personalized care plans, improving outcomes for your baby. With a family-centered approach, we prioritize involving and supporting families throughout the NICU journey, because we know how important the family unit is to a baby\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Our NICU team is nationally recognized for delivering exceptional outcomes and setting the standard for neonatal care.<\/p>\n<h3>Delivering Excellence\u2014Recognized Across the Nation<\/h3>\n<p>Families across the region trust UC Medical Center not only for our expertise\u2014but for our proven excellence. We\u2019re proud to be recognized at the highest levels for the quality, safety and outcomes of our maternity and NICU care:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. News &#038; World Report\u2019s 2024\u201325 \u2018Best Maternity Hospital\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Named a \u2018Birthing-Friendly\u2019 Hospital by the U.S. Department of Health &#038; Human Services<\/strong> (2023 &#038; 2024)<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Performing in Maternity Care<\/strong> \u2013 U.S. News &#038; World Report (2023\u201324)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamacertified.org\/\" title=\"Mama Certified\">Mama Certified<\/a> leader in maternal, infant and community care<\/li>\n<li><strong>First and only Level IV maternity hospital<\/strong> in Greater Cincinnati<\/li>\n<li><strong>First in Ohio<\/strong> and among just <strong>34 hospitals nationwide<\/strong> to be certified in P<strong>erinatal Care<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jointcommission.org\/\" title=\"jointcommission.org\">The Joint Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These designations mean we are equipped to handle even the most complex pregnancies and births, with the highest standards in safety, outcomes and patient experience. For your family, that means peace of mind\u2014and expert care every step of the way.<\/p>\n<h3>Experienced, Specialized Care<\/h3>\n<p>Caring for critically ill and premature newborns requires more than medical expertise\u2014it takes a true team effort. At UC Medical Center, your baby is cared for by a team of specialists working together to provide comprehensive, individualized care.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to our neonatologists and highly trained NICU nurses, your care team may include dedicated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pharmacists<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition specialists<\/li>\n<li>Occupational and physical therapists<\/li>\n<li>Lactation consultants<\/li>\n<li>Social workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, this team collaborates daily to ensure every aspect of your baby\u2019s health\u2014and your family\u2019s well-being\u2014is supported throughout your NICU journey.<\/p>\n<h3>Leaders in Innovation: What It Means for You and Your Baby<\/h3>\n<p>UC Medical Center is home to the region\u2019s first and most experienced Level III NICUs. Backed by the academic strength of the <a href=\"https:\/\/med.uc.edu\/\">University of Cincinnati College of Medicine<\/a>, we are at the forefront of neonatal research, discovering better treatments and advancing technology to help newborns thrive.<\/p>\n<p>To us, innovation isn\u2019t just a term\u2014it\u2019s a commitment to providing the best possible care for your baby. For families, this means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Better Breathing Support for Preterm Babies:<\/strong> Our advanced respiratory care technologies help newborns breathe more easily, giving them a stronger start to life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proven Treatments with a Legacy of Success:<\/strong> Our NICU played a key role in groundbreaking surfactant studies over 20 years ago, research that has since saved countless lives by improving lung function in premature infants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to the Latest Advances:<\/strong> As part of an academic medical center, we\u2019re constantly exploring new ways to treat and care for critically ill babies. This means your child benefits from the most current, evidence-based medical breakthroughs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A Journey Supported by Family and Community<\/h3>\n<p>We know having a baby in the NICU can feel overwhelming. That\u2019s why we partner with the Friends of Tiny Hearts, a group of dedicated NICU staff and parents who\u2019ve been through the NICU journey themselves. We\u2019re also proud to be Cincinnati\u2019s only hospital offering the March of Dimes Family Support Program, connecting families to the resources, guidance and encouragement they need every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Your baby\u2019s safety is our top priority. Our NICU uses secure access and rigorous infection prevention practices to ensure a safe environment. Visitors are coached on proper hygiene, and parents are welcomed to participate in daily rounds with the care team.<\/p>\n<p>At UC Medical Center\u2019s NICU, we\u2019re not just caring for your baby\u2014we\u2019re supporting your entire family during this critical time. We celebrate the moments that matter most\u2014like when families take their little ones home from the NICU. Our commitment to compassionate care and exceptional outcomes is why we\u2019re trusted by families throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about our NICU or speak to a member of our team, please reach out\u2014we\u2019re here to support you and your family during this challenging yet remarkable time.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p><strong>UC Medical Center<\/strong><br \/>\n3188 Bellevue Ave., Third Floor<br \/>\nCincinnati, OH 45219<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+15135845239\">513-584-LADY<\/a> (5239)<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expert Care for Our Tiniest Patients At UC Medical Center, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3795","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/115"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3795"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3807,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3795\/revisions\/3807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/women\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}