Neonatal care unlike any other

Manning Family Children’s is proud to announce plans to build a new 60-bed Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to support growth of our regionally-leading neonatology program. The new flagship unit will anchor Children's regional network and address a critical need for expanded capacity and advanced neonatal care as the only program in Louisiana and the Gulf South with every pediatric medical and surgical specialty under one roof.

The project will increase the hospital’s current NICU capacity from 35 to 60 beds, expanding the LCMC Health regional neonatal network to nearly 200 beds. Offering the highest level of neonatal intensive care available, our expert team stands ready to receive babies born as early as 22 weeks, many weighing barely a pound. Their survival depends on swift intervention, specialized equipment, and unrelenting, expert care provided by the state’s top pediatric subspecialists from both LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine. More about our neonatology program >>

Care that can't wait: our new 60-bed NICU

Manning Family Children's serves as a comprehensive, highly specialized center of excellence for neonatal intensive care – the only one of its kind in the region. From our clinical team's depth of expertise to the strength of our regional network and academic partnerships, we provide a level of care that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else in Louisiana or the Gulf South. Our existing 35 bed NICU was built for a different era—one that saw fewer patients, smaller teams, and simpler technology. The future of neonatal care for Louisiana will be designed for complexity, built for growth, and equipped to deliver undeniable outcomes for the tiniest lives - with hope and support for every family who comes to us. Learn more about our new NICU >> Support this transformational project >>

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