Transfers
Newborns from outlying hospitals are transferred by the Neonatal Transport Team to the NICU via Life Flight helicopter or via Janet Weis Children's Hospital Ambulance. Physicians may arrange for transfer at any time, day or night, by calling the NICU at (570) 271-6550 and speaking to the neonatologist on call.
Pre-delivery consultations available
For moms-to-be who are expected to deliver an infant requiring specialized newborn care, neonatology consultations are available in the Janet Weis Women's Pavillion. Outpatient consultations for women preparing for pregnancy are also available upon referral from Geisinger's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Department.
Family-centered care
Our staff believes that providing information and emotional support to the family of a newborn in the NICU is important. That’s why we are proud to host an innovative new program focused on families called March of Dimes Family Support. Special features
Neonatal Apnea Clinic - an infant requiring a home apnea monitor is seen by our apnea team within 2 months of discharge. Appointments for apnea evaluation for a patient nor hospitalized in our NICU may be made by referral from the patient's primary care physician or by calling the department secretary at (570) 271-8091. Neonatal Growth and Development Clinic - to detect a possible developmental delay of low birth weight infant (less than 3 pounds, 5 ounces at birth) and begin early intervention, a specially-trained pediatric team assesses the infant about four months after the infant's expected due date. Ronald McDonald House, located near Knapper Clinic on the Geisinger Medical Center campus - offers lodging for parents wishing to stay during their infant's hospitalization. To make a reservation call (570) 271-6300. | 
