Louisville, KY, December 17, 2025
Kosair for Kids has announced a significant $5 million investment aimed at enhancing neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at four Baptist Health hospitals across Kentucky and southern Indiana. This funding will improve vital facilities and services for newborns and their families, ensuring better health outcomes. Each designated hospital will receive specific upgrades, including expansions and new equipment, with enhancements set to transform the NICU experience for patients and their families.
Louisville, KY – Kosair for Kids Invests $5 Million in Baptist Health NICUs
Kosair for Kids has pledged a $5 million investment to enhance neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at four Baptist Health hospitals in Kentucky and southern Indiana. This funding aims to improve facilities and services for newborns and their families.
Details of the Investment
The allocation of the $5 million is as follows:
- Baptist Health Louisville: $2 million
- Baptist Health Corbin: $1 million
- Baptist Health Lexington: $1 million
- Baptist Health Floyd: $1 million
In recognition of this support, the NICUs at these hospitals will be named in honor of Kosair for Kids. The planned enhancements include:
- Baptist Health Corbin: Relocation of the current NICU to a larger space with private rooms for its 10 beds. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 after completing the hospital’s 80,000-square-foot patient care wing project.
- Baptist Health Lexington: Equipment upgrades, including monitors, incubators, neonatal ventilators, infant light therapy, infusion pumps, humidifiers, blood glucose analyzers, bottle warmers, and carts.
- Baptist Health Louisville: Expansion of the NICU in two phases, adding 11 beds to the existing 15-bed unit, along with increased clinical workspace. The construction timeline is currently in development.
- Baptist Health Floyd: Renovation and expansion plans to enhance accommodations for NICU patients and families, with project details still in development.
Background on the Partnership
This investment continues the longstanding partnership between Kosair for Kids and Baptist Health. In 2023, Kosair for Kids made a $5 million donation to support Mother & Baby Care services at eight Baptist Health hospitals, marking the largest single gift received by the Baptist Health Foundation at that time. This funding rebranded the service line to Baptist Health Mother & Baby Care supported by Kosair for Kids. Additionally, Baptist Health Hardin renamed its NICU in recognition of Kosair for Kids’ commitment. With this latest investment, five Baptist Health NICUs will now bear the Kosair for Kids name.
About Kosair for Kids
Founded in 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, Kosair for Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children in Kentucky and southern Indiana. The organization provides financial support for pediatric healthcare, medical research, education, and child advocacy services, ensuring that children have access to the best possible care and resources.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is Kentucky’s largest nonprofit health system, also serving southern Indiana. It operates eight hospitals, including facilities in Corbin, Elizabethtown, La Grange, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Richmond, and New Albany, Indiana. The health system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its communities, with a focus on meeting the growing demand for neonatal services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the total amount of the investment by Kosair for Kids?
Kosair for Kids has pledged a $5 million investment to enhance neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at four Baptist Health hospitals in Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Which hospitals are receiving the investment, and how is it allocated?
The investment is allocated as follows: $2 million to Baptist Health Louisville, $1 million each to Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington, and Baptist Health Floyd.
What enhancements are planned for the NICUs?
Enhancements include facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and the creation of private rooms for NICU patients and families at the respective hospitals.
How does this investment relate to previous support from Kosair for Kids?
This investment continues the partnership between Kosair for Kids and Baptist Health, following a $5 million donation in 2023 to support Mother & Baby Care services at eight Baptist Health hospitals.
What is the mission of Kosair for Kids?
Kosair for Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children in Kentucky and southern Indiana by providing financial support for pediatric healthcare, medical research, education, and child advocacy services.
Key Features of the Investment
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Investment | $5 million |
| Number of Hospitals | 4 |
| Hospitals Receiving Investment | Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Floyd |
| Planned Enhancements | Facility expansions, equipment upgrades, private rooms for NICU patients and families |
| Previous Support | $5 million donation in 2023 to support Mother & Baby Care services at eight Baptist Health hospitals |
| Organization Mission | Improving the health and well-being of children in Kentucky and southern Indiana through financial support for pediatric healthcare, medical research, education, and child advocacy services |
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