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S E C T I O N 2 : S T . J O S E P H ’ S W O M E N ’ S H O S P I T A Lmonitor a baby’s heart rate to insure that the babyis well and not in distress. If there is a compromisedsituation, the monitor alerts staff so immediatecorrective action can be taken. The monitormeasures the heart rate of the baby, as well as thefrequency and intensity of contractions throughtwo discs placed on the mother’s stomach. Morethan 30 fetal monitors are in active use, howeverthe increasing number of single and multiple births,and the ever growing number of women coming toSt. Joseph’s for general and high risk maternal care,has created an immediate need for additional units.A gift to buy one fetal monitor: $15,000Total need: $150,000Giraffe IncubatorThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, located withinthe Women’s Hospital is licensed for two levels ofintensity—Level III (the highest) and Level II—and treats approximately 800 babies each yearfor pre-maturity, low birth weight, acute illnessand congenital disorders. With advances intechnology and treatment, many prematureinfants survive and with proper care andsupport can thrive. H o w e v e r, much depends onsustaining an optimal healing environment,including critically important, womb-like warmthand humidity levels, during the first days andweeks of life.The Giraffe Incubator combines the latest advancesin technology, monitoring systems, and thermalperformance to create an unsurpassed, closedmicroenvironment for intensively ill infants. With anaverage daily census that can reach 50 babies - someof whom stay as long as three or four months, weneed to continually add to our complement ofG i r a ffe Incubators to be sure that we can providethe most developmentally supportive environmentfor every baby who needs it.A gift to purchase one Giraffe Incubator: $35,000Total need: $350,000Rocking ChairsOne of the most important experiences for aninfant is to be held in the arms of their mother. Buteven before baby arrives, expectant mothersappreciate the comfort and soothing motion tohelp them through their labor.A gift to purchase three rocking chairs: $2,400Total need: $12,000Nursery RenovationWith so many babies moving through the secondfloor nursery on their way from the delivery area tojoin their mothers, this area has not received thethorough renovation other areas of the originalhospital have enjoyed. The needed improvementson this smaller nursery will include an upgrade inflooring, walls, cabinetry and computers, viewingwindows, nurses’ station and overall nursery décor. Aunique and special donor recognition opportunity.Naming gift: $100,000" 1 3