Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | Birth Center & Maternity Hospital

Huntington Hospital offers beyond advanced care in our Level IIIB NICU for babies born prematurely or with medical conditions. Our NICU provides the highest level of neonatal intensive care available in the San Gabriel Valley. Expert care with a compassionate touch!

Our NICU Team

Neonatologists
Specialized NICU RNs
Transport RNs
Occupational therapist
Social worker
Lactation Specialist
Pediatric Pharmacist
Registered Dietitian
Child Life Specialist/Parent liaison
Cuddlers
- Trained adult volunteer who is available to hold, interact and provide comfort to your baby when you are not able to be here. Research shows that extra attention given by cuddler volunteers can lead to improved social, emotional and physical development.

Neonatal Transport Program

Trained transport team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sick newborns are stabilized by team on-site and then transferred to Huntington Hospital.

To arrange for Neonatal Transport, please call (626) 397-8524.

Surgical Services & Advanced Treatments

Wide range of pediatric subspecialties and sophisticated surgical capabilities.
Advanced ventilator and respiratory technology.
Whole body cooling therapy.

Small Baby Unit

Our Small Baby Unit (SBU) is located within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Huntington Hospital. The SBU provides a family-centered, specialized, therapeutic environment specifically for babies born before 32-weeks gestation. Our SBU provides a combination of medical care and developmental support to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Our SBU uses a team approach to care for each infant. The team includes occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses, who are all trained to provide specialized care for premature infants. Parents are also an integral part of our team.

Our Small Baby Unit utilizes minimal stimulation, specialized monitoring and maximum infection control measures to improve outcomes. Published studies show that these babies do better in a dedicated, high-level program like ours where the specially trained team provides evidence-based care.

Family Centered Care

Early Skin to Skin
Family meetings on regular basis
Reading books essential to care
Milestone cards
Specialized education and comprehensive discharge planning
Sibling involvement
Active parent support

Ronald McDonald House Pasadena

Ronald Mc Donald House in Pasadena is a “home away from home” across the street from Huntington Hospital for families of children undergoing treatment or hospitalization who are traveling long distances.