Newborn Intensive Care and NICUs
Newborn Intensive Care and NICUs
Specialized Support for Life’s Earliest Moments
Your baby’s health is our highest priority. Babies who are born premature or with medical issues receive expert care at St. Luke’s Newborn Intensive Care Units (NICUs), where our board certified neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and dedicated nurses are here for you and your baby—anytime, day and night.
Care is also supported by a wide variety of additional experts including pediatric specialty physicians in areas such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and genetics; dietitians to manage nutrition; respiratory therapists to assist with breathing concerns; speech-language pathologists to address swallowing issues; physical and occupational therapists to care for muscle and skill development; and pharmacists to monitor medications. You'll also have access to supportive services through our care coordination, social work and spiritual care teams. Together, our entire team is committed to ensuring your baby gets the best start in life.
We'll track developmental milestones, address concerns early, and provide the guidance and resources needed to help your child thrive.
NICU Levels of Care at St. Luke's
Level 4: St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise
Idaho's largest and most experienced NICU with board-certified neonatologists on site 24/7 immediate care working with a broad array of pediatric surgical and medical subspecialists.
Virtually every newborn with an emergency or long-term need can be cared for in the Children's Hospital NICU, which provides highest level of neonatal care, with the exception of heart surgery and heart-lung bypass.
Level 3: St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls
This NICU offers complex care by the same group of neonatal doctors and nurse practitioners as our Boise NICU. These doctors and nurses are on site 24/7.
Some infants with more serious or long-term illnesses, complex medical issues, or extreme prematurity will be transported to the Boise NICU for more specialized medical or surgical care.
Level 2: St. Luke's Meridian and Nampa
These NICUs care for infants with medical issues that are considered moderate, stable, or expected to resolve quickly. Care may include IV feedings and infusions, tube feedings, or oxygen and noninvasive respiratory support.
These units care for infants who are 8 weeks premature or less. The same providers who staff our Boise NICU are on site or on call at Meridian and Nampa.
