Stillwater Medical to Host Grand Opening of Newborn ICU

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Stillwater Medical will celebrate the new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health with a Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM

Where: Stillwater Medical, Women’s Health Center Lobby, 1323 West 6th Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074

Who:

  • Denise Webber, CEO, Stillwater Medical
  • Michal Shaw, VP of Foundation and Community Relations, Stillwater Medical
  • Laura Aufleger, President, OnCue Marketing
  • Dr. Richard Lofgren, President & CEO, OU Health
  • Dr. Trent Tipple, Chief Neonatologist, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health
  • Local healthcare leaders, community members, and key donors

Event Highlights:

  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in North-Central OK in partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health.
  • Speeches from healthcare leaders and donors, highlighting the community and strategic partnerships that made this facility possible
  • Guided tours of the new state-of-the-art Level 2 NICU, featuring 10 nurseries, a lactation room, and advanced medical technology designed to provide specialized care for infants born at or after 32 weeks gestation
  • Networking opportunities with key healthcare professionals and community stakeholders

This transformative $2.5 million investment, made possible through the generosity of donors including lead supporter OnCue, brings essential neonatal care closer to home for families in North-Central OK. Stillwater Medical partners with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health to help ensure more infants receive the advanced care they need without the need to travel to distant NICUs who are often at max capacity. This improves health outcomes for newborns and their families.