11/04/2026
💙 When a newborn needs intensive care, parents can find themselves facing a lot of questions and emotions.
In this Medical Minute, Dr. Dennis Mujsce, neonatologist at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital, helps families understand why babies may need NICU care, what to expect during a stay and how parents can be part of their baby’s care.
For Maximus Coelho’s family, the NICU was part of the journey after he was born nine weeks early. He spent nearly four weeks in the NICU. Today, at 3, Maximus is thriving and dreaming of becoming a firefighter.
Every NICU journey is different, but families don’t have to navigate it alone. With the opening of the Level II NICU at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, more newborns who need extra support can receive specialized care closer to home. The Lancaster team works in coordination with Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital for babies who need a higher level of care.
Learn more about NICU care and the new Lancaster Medical Center unit:
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