Utah Valley Hospital is home to the largest NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) in Utah. Staffed by skilled and compassionate caregivers, our NICU provides care for babies requiring additional support, including babies born premature.

Family-Centered Care

The expanded Level III NICU at Utah Valley Hospital practices family centered care, with the mantra, “NICU is Home.” Parents are an integral part of the healthcare team, which includes:

  • Neonatologists
  • Neonatal nurse practitioners
  • Pediatricians
  • Occupational therapists
  • Dietitians
  • Pharmacists
  • Social workers
  • Care managers
  • Specially-trained nurses and respiratory therapists

NICU Features

Our NICU features advanced technologies in a comforting atmosphere to help babies develop and parents to find comfort during a challenging time. Some of the features include:

  • Comfortable rocking chairs
  • Private and semi-private rooms
  • Individual lockers for each family 
  • Refrigerators for breast milk
  • Bedside breast milk warmers
  • Bedside cameras with web access
  • Breast pump rooms
  • Family lounge area
  • Computer access
  • Sleep rooms
  • Kitchen area 

NICU Photo Gallery