CentrAL INC! | Central Alabama Business Journal July/August 2025 | Page 2

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Baptist Medical Center East has recently completed a major expansion to now offer the largest
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit( NICU) between Birmingham and Mobile! The new expansion added 30 infant beds, featuring 18 private rooms— six of which support overnight family stays complete with sleeper sofas, private showers and quiet spaces— ensuring families can remain close during critical stages of development. The remaining 12 infant beds are arranged in clusters to enhance visibility and support open communication among care teams. This state-of-the-art unit is fully equipped and ready to deliver the highest level of neonatal care to our tiniest patients.
SUPPORT THAT STARTS FROM DAY ONE
+ $ 10 million expansion, adding 16,000 square feet of NICU space
+ 30 infant beds with 18 private rooms, including 6 for parents to stay overnight
+ State-of-the-art therapies like Nitric Oxide and Therapeutic Hypothermia
+ More than 10,000 NICU care days provided each year
+ Family-centered, modern design complete with a“ Little Library” featuring books in multiple languages for parents to read to their newborns
Learn more at BaptistDelivers. com