The provided source material focuses on the medical services, community programs, and operational details of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and the affiliated Neonatal Resources of Wisconsin (NROW). The documentation includes information about the hospital’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), its staff, community support initiatives, and visitor and patient services. However, the sources do not contain any information about free product samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programs for consumers. The content is strictly limited to healthcare services, hospital facilities, and philanthropic campaigns.
Hospital and NICU Overview
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison is a comprehensive medical facility serving South Central Wisconsin. It is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center and a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. The hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. A key component of its pediatric care is the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides advanced medical care for approximately 400 fragile newborns each year.
The NICU is staffed by a specially trained team, including dedicated nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, and neonatologists, who are onsite 24/7. This team is also available to provide remote support and services to rural and affiliate hospitals. The hospital’s address is 700 S. Brooks Street, Madison, WI.
Neonatal Resources of Wisconsin (NROW)
Neonatal Resources of Wisconsin, Inc. (NROW) was formed in 1993 by a group of neonatologists at St. Mary’s Hospital. The organization is comprised of seven neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners. NROW’s services include prenatal consults for high-risk pregnancies, attending high-risk deliveries, stabilizing infants in the delivery room, administering ongoing care for admitted infants, evaluating and arranging transportation for sick infants from outlying hospitals, and preparing families for care at home. The team has over 115 years of combined experience and provides services beyond St. Mary’s, including consulting with family physicians, midwives, OB/GYNs, and pediatricians, as well as providing neonatal transport and consultant services in Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Community Support and Campaigns
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital and its foundations engage in community support and fundraising initiatives. One specific campaign highlighted is the "Little Miracles NICU Campaign," which aims to raise $1 million to care for NICU babies at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. This campaign is managed by the SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation – Madison. The campaign materials emphasize the stress and worry associated with premature or complicated births and the commitment of the NICU team to providing care.
The hospital also offers support services for families, including social work and pastoral care. The Pastoral Care staff provides spiritual and emotional support to all patients and families. For those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, the hospital holds an annual memorial service in April and October at the Healing Gardens and maintains a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Line (608-229-7141).
Visitor and Patient Services
The hospital provides various resources for patients and visitors. Visitor guidelines specify limits on the number of visitors depending on the unit. For example, patients in Family Birth Suites (Labor and Delivery) are allowed four visitors at the bedside, excluding their support person and immediate children under 18. Specific NICU visitor guidelines are also available. Patients in Adult Critical Care units are limited to four visitors at one time. Visitors are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and check in with nursing staff before entering a room.
Parking is available in a garage near each entrance, with handicapped parking available. The main entrance is at 700 Brooks Street. The hospital’s Gift Shop offers gift items, personal care items, fresh flower arrangements, Wisconsin Badgers baby clothing, inspirational gifts, books, and magazines.
Conclusion
The provided source material details the medical services, neonatal care expertise, community support campaigns, and operational guidelines for SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The information is specific to healthcare provision, including the Level III NICU, the Neonatal Resources of Wisconsin group, and hospital visitor policies. There is no mention of free product samples, promotional offers, or consumer freebies. Individuals seeking information about free samples or promotional products would need to consult other resources, as this information is not contained within the provided documentation about the hospital and its associated medical services.