Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Established in 1974 as a pioneer in neonatal intensive care, The Children's Hospital has the largest NICU in the northwest Texas region. This Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has the advanced technology needed to care for the tiniest babies.

Neonatologists and neonatal professionals, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and occupational therapists, are here to provide modern technologies and beneficial services developed to support both mother and baby.

Transport Team

A special resource for families in our area, the Transport Team travels throughout the region to bring sick babies to the hospital for further medical treatment. The team is comprised of specially-trained registered nurses and respiratory therapists and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A team of NICU nurses and neonatologists also travel the region teaching stabilization techniques and management of an unexpected, premature birth to medical staff at regional hospitals throughout northwest Texas.

Other Services

The Children's Hospital Home

Pediatric Hospitalists

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The Child Life Program

Behavioral Health Services

Pediatric Therapy Services

Related Information

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Caring for Babies in the NICU

Intravenous Line and Tubes

Nutrition and Fluids

Parenting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Procedures and Equipment in NICU

Special Care

The Ronald McDonald House

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