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NICU awareness month highlights Oklahoma’s rising newborn care needs, with Hillcrest Medical Center admitting nearly 9% of its births to the NICU.
September is NICU Awareness Month, spotlighting the critical care provided to newborns in Oklahoma, including premature infants like 25-week-old Chip, born under a pound.
At Hillcrest Medical Center, NICU nurses such as Alex Richards offer round-the-clock medical and emotional support to families, emphasizing empathy during challenging times.
Nationally, NICU admission rates have risen, with nearly 9% of Oklahoma’s births in 2023 requiring NICU care—about 660 of 2,400 annual deliveries at Hillcrest.
While some babies need extended stays, others require only short-term monitoring.
Daily evaluations and consistent routines, including feedings every three hours, guide treatment.
To meet rising demand, the hospital has hired 15 new NICU nurses this year.
El mes de concienciación de NICU destaca las crecientes necesidades de cuidado de recién nacidos de Oklahoma, con el Centro Médico Hillcrest admitiendo casi el 9% de sus nacimientos a la NICU.