The Cohen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Family-Centered Care For Your Newborn
If your baby requires a stay in Stamford Health’s Cohen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), our experienced neonatologists, nurses, and pediatric specialists will care for your child and you with a family-centered approach. Our facility features state-of-the-art equipment and technology to help each baby grow and feed while under constant monitoring.
Our newly renovated space is equipped with a variety of room types, including private rooms and larger rooms for multiples. The soothing, tranquil atmosphere combined with nautical designs and colors provides a healing environment for babies and parents alike.
Take A Look Inside Our NICU
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Exceptional Care
Our team of experienced neonatologists, nurses, and pediatric specialists have extensive training in newborn care. In 2021, our team was awarded the Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Ganey for our commitment to the patient experience. We have continued to earn this award every year since that time.
Compassionate Care & Support Throughout Your Baby’s Stay
Hear From Our NICU Families
Marina and Pat’s Story
While away in Connecticut, the unforeseen happened: The emergency birth of Marina and Pat’s baby at just 31 weeks due to a placental abruption. Faced with an uncertain prognosis, the couple put their trust in Stamford Hospital's NICU. Hear how the NICU nurses and doctors helped guide them through their journey.
“I got so much love and so much empathy. I’m so appreciative of everyone at Stamford Health – everyone showed up … They gave us moral and emotional support ... I’m so thankful for the hospital and thankful my daughter is healthy.”
READ SHAQUITA’S STORY
“(The NICU team) agreed on the treatment (for our preemie) and two weeks later, she turned around and three weeks later she came home and it was a miracle. I thought I was going to lose her … (They) took special care of not only Sarah, but our entire family.”
– JANIENNE H.
Our Clinical Evaluation Program For NICU Graduates
Graduating from the NICU is a major milestone, which is why we’ve created our NICU Infant Clinical Evaluation Program (NICE). Raising a graduate of the NICU can be especially challenging, so we’re here to help you have the best transition home possible and to identify programs to help you and your pediatrician manage common issues like growth, nutrition, and neurodevelopmental delay.
You can find our program at the Cohen Children's Specialty Center at the Tully Health Center. Each visit to the program will include:
- A comprehensive history and review of issues like growth, nutrition, GE reflux, and respiratory illnesses, by Dr. Ciannella and NICU nurses.
- A neurodevelopmental assessment using state-of-the-art tools to measure neurological integrity, linguistic and auditory milestones, and visual-motor abilities.
- A full report for your child’s primary care provider and communication to ensure follow-ups are in place as appropriate.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
If your child meets any of the following, he or she qualifies for the program:
- Born less than 32 weeks gestation.
- Birth weight less than 1500 grams (3.3 pounds).
- History of seizures, meningitis, or a central nervous system bleed or other neurological complication.
We accept all major insurance plans as well as Medicaid and we welcome at-risk infants from any NICU. Call us to make an appointment at 203.276.7307.
Bronze Safe Sleep Award
Stamford Hospital received a Bronze Safe Sleep Award in 2022 from the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, for implementing a program that met the rules set by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This program provides safe sleep education to new parents and caregivers.
