Your generosity supports lifesaving care for our tiniest patients
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- Providence Swedish delivers more babies than any health system in Washington State.
- We are committed to giving every baby the best possible start, and our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is home to some of the most advanced care for our tiniest patients.
- Through the generosity of our community, the Swedish Foundation supports programs and technology that help more of our NICU babies survive and thrive.
- To learn more about the Swedish Foundation and neonatal care at Providence Swedish, watch the short video below.
The arrival of a new baby is time of excitement and joy in most families. But for families of preterm babies, the joy that comes with their new little one also comes with unique challenges, stress and care needs. At Providence Swedish, our NICU is home to a Small Baby Unit that cares for babies who are born at less than 30 weeks gestation or weighing under three pounds.
To help meet the needs of these babies and their families, the Swedish Foundation provides support for an array of programs and technology, including specialized training for caregivers and family spaces that offer comfort and privacy when connecting with care teams.
Andrew Beckstrom, M.D., assistant medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit at Providence Swedish's First Hill Campus, visited KING 5's New Day Northwest recently where he discussed neonatal care at Providence Swedish and how the Swedish Foundation makes possible vital care for our littlest babies and their families.
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Swedish has three birth centers — First Hill, Issaquah and Edmonds — making it convenient for people who live or work in the Seattle, Eastside and North End areas. Swedish patients can take classes, meet other families, get help with lactation and go for new parents and well-baby checkups at The Lytle Center for Pregnancy & Newborns at our First Hill birth center. You can also get expert advice there and help with wellness. Visit our website to learn more about midwives at Swedish and how they can partner with you to create the most personalized birthing experience possible.
If you need a gynecologist, women's health specialist or primary care doctor, Swedish is here for you. Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options. Swedish Virtual Care connects you face-to-face with a nurse practitioner who can review your symptoms, provide instruction and follow up as needed. If you need to find a doctor, you can use our provider directory.
About the Swedish Foundation
Your generous gift helps support a healthy tomorrow for everyone in every communty we serve. Learn about more ways to give to the Swedish Foundation or make a direct donation online at swedishfoundation.org. You can also contact the Foundation at 206-368-2738 or email foundation@swedish.org. Thank you for helping us shape the future of healthcare. We can’t do it without you.
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Additional resources
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A Brighter Future for Our Smallest Babies
Newsweek names Providence Swedish among nation’s best maternity hospitals
Cutting-edge care for patients giving birth and their babies | king5.com
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your health care professional’s instructions.
