For families in north-central Oklahoma, the birth of a newborn in need of specialized care often meant an uncertain journey, sometimes miles away from home. With the opening of the OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Stillwater Medical, parents now have access to high-quality neonatal care closer to home.
This state-of-the-art Level II NICU, a $2.5 million investment, is the only one of its kind in the area. Through a partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, the OnCue NICU will have a dedicated neonatologist and 24-hour neonatal nurse practitioner coverage. The facility ensures that a premature and at-risk newborn receives immediate, specialized attention without the stress of long-distance transfers.
“This is a testament to the power of community,” said Michal Shaw, Vice President of Foundation and Community Outreach at Stillwater Medical. “Together, we’ve created a space where families will be held in care, compassion, and community, right here in Stillwater.”
Later this month, the OnCue NICU will be open to patients, offering 10 beds, a C-section procedure room, a lactation room, family spaces and technology to provide advanced care in a comforting environment.