What Is Neonatology?
Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics dedicated to the medical care of newborns who are premature, have low birth weight, or are born with complex medical conditions. Neonatologists are specially trained to provide advanced care for fragile infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where immediate and ongoing support can make all the difference in a child’s health and development.
What Is Neonatal Medicine?
Neonatal medicine refers to the full scope of medical care provided to newborns in their first weeks of life. This includes everything from routine screenings and feeding support to advanced treatments for premature or critically ill infants. It ensures that babies—no matter how early or fragile—receive the specialized attention they need for the best possible start.
Who Are Neonatal Specialists?
Neonatal specialists are healthcare professionals trained to care for newborns with unique medical needs. This team includes neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and other experts who work together to support infants and families in the NICU and beyond. Their combined expertise ensures comprehensive, compassionate, and family-centered care every step of the way.
At Solara Neonatal, we combine world-class expertise with compassionate, family-centered care — ensuring that every newborn and family has the resources they need from the moment of delivery through the transition home.
Our Impact Across Arizona
- 17,000 deliveries supported each year
- 115 NICU beds across Arizona
- Arizona’s only Virtual NICU Support Team (VINES) of neonatology experts
- Specialized neonatal care for premature, fragile, and medically complex newborns
Solara Neonatal is proud to be a trusted partner for families throughout Arizona, providing not only hospital-based NICU care but also continued support well beyond discharge.
Specialized Care for Newborns
Our neonatology team provides comprehensive neonatal care for newborns as early as 22 weeks’ gestation. Services include:
- Specialized neonatal treatment and care for low birth weight and extremely premature infants.
- Advanced respiratory support, including high-frequency ventilation & nitric oxide therapy.
- Therapeutic Hypothermia Program for infants with brain injuries, supported by neurology, feeding, and radiology specialists; a cornerstone of advanced neonatology.
- Innovative lung treatments, including minimally invasive surfactant delivery.
- Home Gavage Feeding Tube Program, supporting earlier discharge and providing parents with hands-on training.
- Arizona’s only Neonatal Palliative Care Program, offering compassionate, specialized support for infants and families facing serious conditions and compassionate neonatal support for families.
Virtual NICU Support (VINES)
We understand that leaving the NICU is only the beginning of the journey. That’s why Solara Neonatal developed VINES – Arizona’s only Virtual NICU Support Team.
This innovative neonatal follow-up program provides:
- Ongoing virtual follow-up care after discharge
- 24/7 access to expert neonatal support
- Guidance to reduce unnecessary Emergency Room and urgent care visits
- Continued reassurance for families adjusting at home
Expert Neonatal Care — From Delivery to Home and Beyond
At Solara Neonatal, our mission is to ensure that every newborn has access to the most advanced neonatal treatments available while every family feels informed, supported, and empowered. From delivery to the NICU, and long after families transition home, our team is here every step of the way.
Solara Neonatal, in collaboration with Women’s Health Arizona, is proud to deliver Arizona’s most comprehensive neonatology and neonatal care services — helping fragile newborns thrive today and into the future.
