What Is a Level 3 NICU?
A neonatal intensive care unit is a special nursery for premature and sick newborns. In the first few days and weeks of life, a sick newborns condition can fluctuate greatly. Our physicians and healthcare team work around the clock to provide for your infants special needs. Equipment and procedures specifically designed for babies help the team treat sick newborns until they are healthy enough to go home. NICU Levels of Care Level 3: Cares for premature (less than 34 weeks) and full term infants (40 weeks) who may have or develop severe or potentially life threatening conditions. Level 2: Any newborn that may require monitoring after birth and requires more than routine newborn care. Level 1: Routine newborn care Very Special Delivery (NICU Mobile Transport Team) In 1980 CMC dedicated its resources to provide this community with a Neonatal Facility that is now recognized as one of the best in the Pennsylvania. In fact, our survivability rate of 99.4%, is the best in the state. This suc
