Alexian Brothers Hospital nursery recognized as one of top two in Santa Clara Valley.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 1995--Alexian Brothers Hospital Friday announced approval of its nursery as an Intermediate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Noun 1. neonatal intensive care unit - an intensive care unit designed with special equipment to care for premature or seriously ill newborn NICU ICU, intensive care unit - a hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care (NICU NICU abbr. neonatal intensive-care unit ) by California Children's Services, a division of the State Department of Health Services Department of Health Services may refer to:
Alexian Brothers Hospital is one of only two nurseries to hold this distinction in the Santa Clara Valley
The Santa Clara Valley is a valley just south of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California in the United States. . "This announcement is the result of Alexian's ongoing commitment to the health and welfare of the children of this community," said Neonatal Medical Director Dushynat Oza, M.D. "We are thrilled to provide such a high-quality facility to our patients." Approval from the state came following a series of site visits and extensive reviews of materials and standards of care Standards of care are medical or psychological treatment guidelines, and can be general or specific. They specify appropriate treatment protocols based on scientific evidence, and collaboration between medical and/or psychological professionals involved in the treatment of a given . The Intermediate NICU designation acknowledges an outstanding level of quality patient care. Associate Medical Director James Silva, M.D., echoed Dr. Oza's remarks by saying, "Our ability to handle significantly premature births gives us a real advantage over other local facilities." He added, "We are able to give our patients an extra sense of security ... during a most insecure time." Renowned for its dedication to the health and welfare of children, Alexian Brothers Hospital is an innovative leader of community outreach programs like PROJECT HEALTHSTART, a free well-baby care and immunization program, and LIFESTART, a comprehensive prenatal care program. Alexian Brothers Hospital was founded in 1965 by the Alexian Brothers congregation of the Catholic Church. The 204 bed facility has a staff of 699 full-time employees and 340 professional medical staff specializing in 21 fields of medicine, dentistry and podiatry. Other special services provided by the hospital are: Silver Status 65, Bonaventure Surgery Center, Family Birthing Center, Special Care Units, Magnetic Resonance Imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to produce cross-sectional images of organs and other internal body structures. (MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. ) and the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. CONTACT: Alexian Brothers Hospital
Linda Oprescu, 408/259-5000 ext. 2382
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Matt Bell, 408/293-8600
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