Aspirus announces opening of new neonatal clinic

Aspirus Health is proud to announce the opening of the Aspirus Neonatal Clinic, located at 2720 Plaza Drive on their Wausau campus.

The clinic will provide highly specialized services based on an infant's needs for up to the first two to three years after a NICU admission or concerns of developmental delays noticed by Primary Care Providers.

A multidisciplinary care team will include neonatologists as well as physical, speech, language, and occupational therapists.

The goal of the Aspirus Neonatal Clinic is to screen and address post-discharge issues in the first two years of life, with screenings and potential interventions during the 3rd, 6th, 12th, 18th, and 24th month - crucial periods offering the greatest potential positive effects and outcomes. Neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to grow) is highest during the first two years of life, and interventions during this time period significantly improves outcomes.

Preterm and sick term infants are at a high risk for developmental delays in growth, speech, motor skills, and overall cognitive development. Premature and sick term infants are at increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities and Cerebral Palsy.

"The Aspirus Neonatal Clinic demonstrates Aspirus Health's commitment to our most vulnerable patients. We are proud to offer such vital services to Central Wisconsin families," explainsPankaj Nagaraj, MD, a Board-certified neonatologist. "By providing the most effective interventions at crucial developmental stages, we are setting up these fragile infants with the greatest potential for positive outcomes and the best chances of a healthy, happy life."

To learn more, visitaspirus.org.