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News Release: 9/2/2026

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HCA HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD CELEBRATES NICU GRADUATE AFTER 105-DAY STAY
Baby Julietta’s journey home highlights specialized neonatal care and the strength of NICU families during NICU Awareness Month
 
KINGWOOD, Texas (September 2, 2026) — After 105 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), baby Julietta reached a milestone her family and care team had been waiting for: she went home.
 
During NICU Awareness Month, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is celebrating Julietta and other NICU graduates and families whose care journeys reflect strength, resilience and hope.
Recent research estimates that between 9% and 13% of infants require neonatal intensive care for complex medical needs. Across HCA Healthcare’s network of care, more than 90 NICUs provide specialized care for babies born prematurely or with complex medical conditions.
 
For Julietta’s care team, her discharge represented more than the end of a 105-day hospital stay. It marked a meaningful milestone shared by her family and the clinicians who cared for her throughout her NICU journey.
 
“Every NICU journey is different, and milestones like Julietta going home are incredibly meaningful for families and the care teams who support them,” said Andrea Raab, NICU manager at HCA Healthcare Kingwood. “It is a privilege to care for these babies during such an important time in their lives and to walk alongside their families through the challenges, progress and moments of celebration that come with neonatal intensive care.”
 
HCA Healthcare Kingwood provides specialized neonatal care for babies who need additional medical support after birth while helping families remain informed and involved throughout their child’s care.
To learn more about NICU services at HCA Healthcare Kingwood, visit HCAHoustonHealthcare.com/locations/kingwood/specialties/nicu.
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About HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a 551-bed acute care hospital serving the Lake Houston area for 35 years. It features the region’s only Level II trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center and a certified chest pain center. The hospital is recognized for excellence in advanced neuroscience, orthopedics and women’s and children’s services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the area’s only pediatric emergency department. The hospital is a 2024-2026 recipient of Healthgrades' "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" and "50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence" awards. Learn more at HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/kingwood.
 
About HCA Houston Healthcare
HCA Houston Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare in the Greater Houston area, treating nearly a million patients annually. With a colleague base of 15,000, HCA Houston Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 14 hospitals, 11 outpatient surgery centers, 26 freestanding emergency centers and numerous freestanding diagnostic imaging facilities. As one of the region’s largest healthcare systems, HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Houston Healthcare also is a major supporter of the University of Houston College of Nursing and the new University of Houston College of Medicine. For more information, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com.
 

News Release: 9/2/2026

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