PORT ST. LUCIE \u2014 HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
After receiving specialized care from the hospital\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur NICU was built to ensure families in our community have access to high-quality neonatal care close to home,\u201d said Corey Lovelace, chief executive officer at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. \u201cBeing able to celebrate Rinslet\u2019s graduation with her beautiful family is a testament to the dedication, expertise and compassion of our entire care team.\u201d<\/p>\n
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: \u201cI love you from the very bottom of my heart to the tips of my toes! Happy Valentine\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/p>\n
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital\u2019s NICU features state-of-the-art equipment and spaces build for families\u2019 comfort and safety. The unit is supported by a care team that includes neonatologists, neonatal registered nurses, respiratory therapists and lactation support specialists.<\/p>\n