Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Treatment Team
The Renée Schine Crown Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) neonatologists, nurses and other professional staff work around the clock to provide the best possible care for every baby.
- Neonatologists
Pediatricians specializing in the intensive care of newborns
- Neonatology Fellows
Pediatricians in training to become neonatologists
- Pediatric Residents
Medical doctors training in pediatrics
- Primary Nurse
Registered nurse providing the hands-on care of your baby
- Developmental Nurse Specialist
Nurse with advanced training in neonatal development and care
- Physical Therapist
Therapist specializing in motor development of newborns
- Speech Therapist
Therapist specializing in neonatal feeding and oral motor development
- Respiratory Therapist
Therapist responsible for baby's breathing needs
- Social Worker
Team member trained to help parents with the difficulties of having a child in the NIC-U
- Chaplain
Pastor, priest, or rabbi available to provide spiritual support
- Lactation Consultants
Professionals trained in supporting breastfeeding mothers
- Neonatal Nutritionist
Dietitian specializing in nutritional management of premature and full-term infants
- Discharge Planner
Nurse specializing in coordinating follow-up care for high-risk infants
Contact
For more information about our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, call (312) 926-7653.
