The arrival of a new baby is a joyous time for families. However, we realize that learning your newborn will require special care can be frightening.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at MetroHealth Medical Center is a Level III unit — the most distinguished of its kind. As such, we offer a proven record of excellence in caring for the most critically ill infants.

We believe that treating your baby is truly a team effort. Our state-of-the-art NICU is staffed by expert physicians, registered nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, nutrition specialists, and other healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving the health your baby.

Parents are also an important part of the team. We look forward to working with you during your infant’s stay and encourage you to visit frequently. When you can’t be here, feel free to call and check on your baby’s condition.

It is our goal to make what is often an anxious situation as reassuring as possible for you and your family.

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		MetroHealth physicians receive statewide honor Lauded for their leadership in maternal and infant health, OB/GYN Brian Mercer, MD, and neonatologist John Moore, MD (pictured) received this year’s Health Leadership Award from the March of Dimes. Read this article.
		MetroHealth Seeks Best Way to Enrich Breast Milk Breast milk usually provides the nutrients babies need to grow, but premature infants need extra help. Neonatal nutritionist Sharon Groh-Wargo is leading a study to analyze breast milk to determine the nutritional needs of individual babies. Read this article.