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UnityPoint Health - Meriter Newborn Intensive Care Unit

American Family Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Michael A. Porte

Michael A. Porte, MD | Find a Doctor

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pediatrics

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Specialty care

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Dining Options

Meriter offers several dining options for patients and visitors. Patients may order room service meals for delivery anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 pm.

Vending Machines

Located near the cafeteria and on most patient floors -- offer snacks, sandwiches and beverages 24 hours a day, with cash and credit cards accepted. 

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Gift shop

UnityPoint Health – Meriter’s Gift Shop is open for online, phone or in-person orders. Please call (608) 417-6028 for more information. 

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UnityPoint Health – Meriter, a partner of UW Health

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The conditions and treatment methods in the NICU

What a “Level IV” NICU means for my baby and me

A world-class NICU at American Family Children's Hospital

Plenty of Room

Our spacious, colorful rooms are big enough to accommodate families, many of whom “move in” with us while their child is hospitalized. A sofa-sleeper in each room allows a parent or caregiver to spend the night alongside their child.

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Salon care

Our Positive Image Center allows children to ease anxiety during their stay. Salon services include haircuts and styles, temporary hair coloring, hair sparkles and feathers, wig fitting and application, nail painting and make-up application. 

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Parking

Please use the American Family Children’s Hospital parking ramp at 1675 Highland Ave., Madison WI  53792. For clinic appointments, bring your parking ticket inside for validation. If staying overnight, you’ll receive up to two free parking passes.

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Visitors

Up to two primary support persons are allowed with a child either in the hospital or for clinic visit. No siblings or other visitors are currently allowed due to COVID-19. A patient’s care team may make compassionate exceptions when appropriate. 

Care for siblings

Unfortunately, our sibling care service – normally available to siblings of patients ages 3-12 – is currently closed due to COVID-19. We look forward to resuming this service.

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Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL

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