03/26/2026
For many Families delivering in a hospital with a high level NICU is needed; happy to report that Baptist South is a Level III NICU !
Awesome nurses (love you huge Amanda M!) and such a beautiful facility 😃
Maybe this is another option to explore when welcoming your baby
We are incredibly that we have earned a Level III NICU designation! 💙
Attaining level III designation signifies that Baptist South is equipped to provide comprehensive care for medically complex infants born as early as 28 weeks and as small as 1,000 grams (approximately 2.2 lbs.). Babies born prematurely require extensive care, and we’ve worked hard to ensure that provides the highest-caliber, specialized health care.
“This designation represents our commitment to providing the highest level of neonatal care close to home for families in our community,” says Baptist South Hospital President Kyle W. Dorsey, FACHE. “Parents facing a premature birth or medically complex delivery can trust that their babies will receive expert, compassionate care right here at Baptist South.”
As a Level III NICU, Baptist South provides:
· Advanced life support and mechanical ventilation
· Immediate access to pediatric sub-specialists
· Comprehensive diagnostic imaging and lab services
· Family-centered care with visitation
· Lactation support and parent education
Parents and babies will also have seamless access to Wolfson Children's Hospital, home to the region’s only Level IV NICU. This is the highest designation, providing care for the most critically ill newborns, including those requiring complex cardiac surgery and newborns with severe heart or lung failure.
“This continuum of care at Baptist Health means that if a baby needs more intensive services than our Level III NICU can provide, we can quickly and safely transfer them to Wolfson Children’s Hospital,” says Allegra C. Jaros, MBA, president of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “Our integrated system ensures every baby receives the exact level of care they need, right here in our community.”
Learn more about what a Level III designation entails at the link in the first comment below! ⬇️