Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Medical Center in Winston‑Salem, NC. The Dale and Karen Sisel NICU provides Level IV neonatal intensive care for premature and full‑term newborns, serving families from northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee. Each year more than 700 infants receive treatment for conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory distress, infections and other critical health issues. The unit is equipped to care for babies as early as 22 weeks gestational age, offering comprehensive, multidisciplinary support to the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. The NICU holds a 1.70 rating based on six online reviews.

The NICU’s team includes board‑certified neonatologists, neonatology fellows, pediatric residents, neonatal nurse practitioners, specialized nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians and pediatric pharmacists. Led by medical director Dr. Jennifer Helderman, the unit benefits from direct access to more than 120 pediatric specialists and allied health professionals across Brenner Children’s Hospital, including occupational, speech and physical therapists, lactation consultants, social workers, pastoral counselors, nutritionists and pharmacists trained in neonatal medicine. This collaborative environment enables the delivery of highly specialized care within a state‑of‑the‑art, single‑bed intensive care setting.

Located at 1 Medical Center Blvd, the NICU sits on Medical Center Blvd just steps from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and a short walk (approximately 0.3 miles) from the Wake Forest School of Medicine. It is also within 0.2 miles of Salem Parkway and Miller Street, and about 0.5 miles from Brunson Elementary School, placing it in close proximity to major health‑care and educational landmarks in the area.

The NICU’s Level IV capabilities make it a critical resource for families throughout Winston‑Salem and the surrounding tri‑state region, providing the most advanced newborn intensive care available locally.

Services:

• Child Life Support Programs
• Clinical Trials
• Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Neonatal Intensive Care Services
• Patient and Family Resources
• Pediatric Specialty Clinics
• Pediatric Surgical Care
• Primary Care