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Neonatal care that’s right for your newborn

Neonatal ICUs at Ascension St. John, deliver 24/7 advanced care to premature babies and newborns with congenital disorders.
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If your baby needs extra care, we’re ready to help. In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) we provide advanced care to newborns with genetic, chronic or critical health conditions. At Ascension St. John, our NICUs have specially trained care teams including board-certified neonatologists, neonatal nurses, pediatric surgeons, and pediatric respiratory therapists. When your baby is cared for in the NICU, a specialized neonatal team is there 24/7 to support them, and to keep you informed every step of the way. We closely monitor your baby’s health and development, including things like: :

  • Blood pressure
  • Body temperature
  • Digestion
  • Growth and development
  • Heart and lung function
  • Kidney function
  • Weight gain and more

Our NICUs have two levels of designated care for your baby’s specific needs:

    • Level II: Jane Phillip Medical Center Level II - Intensive care for babies born 35 weeks or later who are physically underdeveloped and need breathing and feeding support.
    • Level III: Ascension St. John Medical Center Level III - Babies born before 32 weeks, who have critical illnesses and need a higher level of care including sustained life support.

    Specialty care for newborns with health conditions

    Our neonatal doctors and care teams are here to support both you and your baby every step of the way. Our NICUs care for a wide range of newborn health needs, ensuring your baby receives the attention and treatment they need, including:

    • Anemia (low red blood cell count) (Tulsa only)
    • Apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep) 
    • Failure to thrive (Tulsa only)
    • Genetic disorders (Tulsa only)
    • Feeding problems (Tulsa only)
    • Low blood sugar (Tulsa only)
    • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) (Tulsa only)
    • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) (Tulsa only)
    • Pneumonia 
    • Respiratory distress syndrome 
    • Jaundice (yellow discoloration of skin and eyes)
    • Sepsis (inflammation caused by infection) 
    • Ventricular septal defect (hole in heart)(Tulsa only)

    Having a newborn in the NICU affects the whole family. Our neonatal care teams listen to understand you and answer all your questions. We can also help connect you and your loved ones with emotional and mental health support, including family and peer counseling.

    Financial assistance and support is available

    We can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help you and your family with options for financial assistance. Our team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs. Talk with our financial assistant as a first step, if you have questions.

    Featured Locations

    Mary K. Chapman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
    1923 S Utica Ave
    Tulsa, OK 74104
    Phone: (918) 744-2725

    Ascension St. John Jane Phillips - Birthing Center
    3500 Southeast Frank Phillips Blvd 1st Floor
    Bartlesville, OK 74006
    Phone: (918) 333-7200