In this emotional and informative segment of 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns speaks with JoAnn Share, RN, Manager of Level 3 NICU at Sierra Medical Center, about what advanced neonatal intensive care means for Northern Nevada families.

The conversation highlights the importance of keeping critically ill and premature newborns close to home while providing compassionate, family-centered NICU care, advanced neonatal transport services, and specialized treatment for the region’s most vulnerable infants.

Sarah also shares personal experiences as a NICU parent, creating a heartfelt discussion about the emotional bond families form with NICU nurses, doctors, and staff.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

👶 What a Level 3 NICU Means for Northern Nevada

• Sierra Medical Center recently achieved Level 3 NICU certification

• Ability to care for critically ill and premature infants under 32 weeks

• Families can now receive more advanced neonatal care closer to home

🏥 Inside Sierra Medical Center’s NICU

• Private family-centered NICU spaces designed for comfort and support

• Eight open bays and four private NICU rooms

• NICU located directly next to labor & delivery and C-section suites

💙 Why NICU Care Becomes Personal for Families

• Nurses and staff work closely with families throughout lengthy NICU stays

• Daily family-centered rounds include parents in infant care decisions

• Emotional support and bonding play a critical role in recovery

🤱 Supporting Parents Through Unexpected Birth Experiences

• Discussion about the emotional reality of NICU stays for families

• Helping parents adjust when birth plans suddenly change

• Overnight family bonding experiences offered before babies go home

🦘 The Importance of Kangaroo Care & Bonding

• Sierra Medical Center promotes skin-to-skin “kangaroo care” bonding

• NICU families participate in awareness and bonding activities

• Encouraging healthy emotional connection between parents and newborns

🚑 Why Neonatal Transport Matters in Nevada

• Specialized neonatal transport teams serve rural Nevada communities

• Transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and neonatal practitioners respond to emergencies

• Advanced transport equipment designed specifically for fragile newborns

🌄 Keeping NICU Care Close to Home

• Families from across Northern Nevada travel to Reno for specialized care

• Keeping babies closer to home helps families stay connected to support systems

• Expanding advanced newborn care options within the community

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