Neonatal Intensive Care

Stormont Vail Health’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides around-the-clock specialized care for babies who need it most while supporting families every step of the way. We combine leading expertise with a family-centered approach to keep you involved in your baby’s care and planning.

We welcome and encourage parents to be present with their baby in our NICU at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Care You Can Trust

When a newborn needs additional medical support after birth, having specialized care close to family makes a meaningful difference.

For more than 20 years, our NICU has cared for premature and critically ill newborns across the region. With advanced technology and a dedicated neonatal team, we deliver life-saving care while keeping families close together.

Our care team includes you in daily bedside rounds and ongoing planning, so you can stay informed, ask questions, and be part of decision-making.

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Level III NICU

Our Level III NICU offers advanced, around-the-clock intensive care and family-centered support to about 400 premature and critically ill newborns every year. Our partnership with Children’s Miracle Network provides access to specialized pediatric services for NICU graduates.

Services & Support

We offer a full range of services to support your baby’s medical needs and your family’s experience:

  • Advanced monitoring and respiratory support

  • Medication management

  • Nutrition support

  • Neonatal transport services

  • March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program

  • 27 private rooms with flexibility for up to 35 newborns

  • Parent education and individualized home-transition support

  • Lactation and nutrition guidance

  • Emotional support, including grief and loss resources

  • Ronald McDonald House accommodations, as available

  • Car seat safety support and installation checks by CPSTs

  • Unit care team (pharmacist, social worker, case manager, SLP, OT)

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Stories of Hope & Strength

Every baby we care for has a unique story. Hear one family’s experience welcoming spontaneous triplets in our NICU.

Stormont Vail NICU welcomes spontaneous triplets for Wamego family | WIBW

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NICU Transport Team

For more than 40 years, our Neonatal Transport team has cared for babies and supported families across northeast Kansas. Our team is specially trained to stabilize critically ill and premature newborns and safely transport them to the care they need.

During transport, your baby is closely monitored with specialized equipment to keep them safe and stable. We stay connected throughout the process, providing updates and guidance.

We partner with regional providers and hospitals to ensure timely care and smooth transitions when higher-level care is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Location

Stormont Vail Hospital

1500 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS, 66604
(785) 354-6000
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