PORT ST. LUCIE — HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital’s new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has celebrated its first official graduate: Rinslet, who was born on Jan. 31 at 33 weeks and weighed only 5 pounds.
After receiving specialized care from the hospital’s team of neonatal experts, Rinslet was discharged last night and returned home with her parents, Marian and Bernaldo, marking a meaningful milestone for both the family and the hospital.
“Our NICU was built to ensure families in our community have access to high-quality neonatal care close to home,” said Corey Lovelace, chief executive officer at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. “Being able to celebrate Rinslet’s graduation with her beautiful family is a testament to the dedication, expertise and compassion of our entire care team.”
Throughout her 12 days in the NICU, Rinslet received advanced monitoring, nutrition support and around-the-clock care designed for premature infants. To commemorate her journey, the team crafted her first Valentine, which read: “I love you from the very bottom of my heart to the tips of my toes! Happy Valentine’s Day.”
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital’s NICU features state-of-the-art equipment and spaces build for families’ comfort and safety. The unit is supported by a care team that includes neonatologists, neonatal registered nurses, respiratory therapists and lactation support specialists.
To learn more about the new NICU and the services available to mothers and babies, visit: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/about-us/newsroom/st-lucie-hospital-opens-nicu-and-womens-care-expansion.