Ste MCH NICU Ad Series

Maternity Care

community

service Born small. Now he plays big.

Mission

vision St. Elizabeth Level III “Mom said the day they had planned to leave on vacation, they
Neonatal Intensive ended up at the hospital instead. I was born eight weeks early and
commitment Care Unit (NICU) spent two weeks in the NICU. I was lucky. I never had problems
like some preemies. I guess I just couldn’t wait to get here and get
Our Level III NICU offers the highest level in the game.”
of comprehensive care for preterm and
critically ill newborns. – Elliot Zak
Central Catholic Basketball
Coming Soon! The new St. Elizabeth East
with 14 state-of-the-art NICU suites. Everything was normal, just a couple of months sooner than expected.

Excellence Elliot’s mom knew he was receiving the best possible care. The NICU
team was easy to talk with, supportive and willing to work around her
schedule – one less worry for this then mom of three. Today, Elliot has
grown into a competitive athlete and tri-lingual honors student with
plans of pursuing an Engineering degree in college. That’s one smart
NICU grad.

St. Elizabeth Regional Health. Where healing is a calling and caring
is a way of life.

A way of life.

www.ste.org

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community Maternity Care

Born blue. Now he wears red.

service

Mission

vision St. Elizabeth Level III “I was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around my neck a couple
Neonatal Intensive of times. Mom said there was one team of doctors waiting to rush me
commitment Care Unit (NICU) to NICU and another team for her because we were both emergencies.
I spent almost a week in an oxygen tent. Now, I’m breathing easy but
Our Level III NICU offers the highest level I’m not sure mom is – I play three positions, and I play to win.”
of comprehensive care for preterm and
critically ill newborns. – Garrett Howe
Twin Lakes High School Football
Coming Soon! The new St. Elizabeth East
with 14 state-of-the-art NICU suites. Garrett’s mom had a normal pregnancy and never imagined there

Excellence would be a problem. But when there was, she knew he was being well
cared for and she appreciated the compassionate care she received
during a very stressful time. Garrett had immediate access to the highest
level of skilled neonatal care. Now he’s grown into a three-sport athlete
and honors student with dreams of becoming an athletic trainer. That’s
one tough NICU grad.

St. Elizabeth Regional Health. Where healing is a calling and caring
is a way of life.

A way of life.

www.ste.org

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community Maternity Care

Born small.
Now she dreams big.

service

Mission

vision St. Elizabeth Level III “I was a textbook preemie at just over two pounds. Within 36 hours
Neonatal Intensive I’d already had emergency surgery and a brain bleed. My baby pictures
commitment Care Unit (NICU) are pretty intense. I wouldn’t be here if there wasn’t a NICU close by.
Today, I don’t put limitations on myself. I work hard and push through
Our Level III NICU offers the highest level because I know I can make it.”
of comprehensive care for preterm and
critically ill newborns. – Megan Sietsma
Purdue University Honors Student
Coming Soon! The new St. Elizabeth East
with 14 state-of-the-art NICU suites. For Megan’s mom, it was a difficult pregnancy from the start. When

Excellence Megan was born at 26 weeks her parents were prepared to take it one
day at a time; it ended up being minute-by-minute. Megan spent 73
days in NICU care where she received state-of-the-art treatment while
her parents were given compassionate support and special training.
Now Megan’s an honors student at Purdue, a member of their speech
team and 2008 President’s Leadership Class, and focused on becoming
an English teacher. That’s one successful NICU grad.

St. Elizabeth Regional Health. Where healing is a calling and caring
is a way of life.

A way of life.

www.ste.org

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