Hospital Partnership Spotlight: Candler Hospital

Celebrating a hospital partnership committed to family-centered neonatal care in Savannah, Georgia.

When a newborn needs specialized attention, time, teamwork, and clear communication all matter. Since August 1, 2015, Onsite Neonatal Partners has proudly partnered with Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia to support newborns and families through a dedicated neonatal care model within the hospital.

As this hospital partnership celebrates its first anniversary, we recognize the ongoing collaboration among Onsite clinicians and Candler Hospital’s physicians, nurses, leadership, and care teams. Together, they share a commitment to specialized neonatal care, strong communication, and a family-centered approach that serves newborns and families throughout the Savannah community.

A calm setting supports attentive newborn care for families.

A hospital partnership built on collaboration

Strong neonatal care depends on collaboration among physicians, nurses, neonatal clinicians, hospital leaders, ancillary teams, and families. At Candler Hospital, Onsite clinicians work within the hospital environment, supporting direct communication and coordination across the care team.

Collaboration may include:

• Communication between neonatal clinicians and obstetric teams before delivery when a newborn may need additional support

• Coordination with nurses providing bedside care

• Ongoing communication with hospital physicians and specialists

• Clear updates for parents and caregivers

• Shared attention to patient needs, hospital processes, and the family experience

This connected approach helps keep neonatal expertise accessible and integrated into the hospital's daily care environment. For families, that can mean clear explanations at the bedside, greater coordination among care team members, and access to clinicians familiar with both their newborn's needs and the hospital setting.

The role of 24/7 in-house Neonatology

Onsite Neonatal Partners provides continuous 24/7 in-house Neonatology coverage at Candler Hospital, with neonatal clinicians physically present in the hospital around the clock.

Because newborns may require specialized assessment or support at any hour, this model keeps Neonatology expertise available within the hospital and integrated with the broader care team.

In-house coverage may support:

• Specialized assessment of newborns

• Attendance at deliveries when additional neonatal support is anticipated

• Communication with obstetric, pediatric, and nursing teams

• Conversations with families as care plans are discussed

• Continuity across shifts through established clinical processes

Working alongside Candler Hospital teams each day also allows Onsite clinicians to become familiar with the hospital’s people, processes, and care environment. That familiarity can strengthen communication and coordination across the neonatal care team.

Readiness and attention to detail are part of around-the-clock newborn care.

Supporting specialized newborn care within the hospital

Newborns can have a wide range of care needs after birth. While many transition well with routine support, others may need closer observation, respiratory or feeding support, temperature regulation, glucose monitoring, or additional evaluation.

Neonatology focuses on newborns who require specialized medical attention, including premature infants and babies with health concerns that arise before, during, or after birth. At Candler Hospital, Onsite Neonatal Partners works alongside the hospital care team to provide this specialized expertise within the broader birth and newborn care experience.

Having neonatal clinicians in the hospital can support:

Continuity: Consistent collaboration with hospital teams and familiarity with established workflows.

Communication: Direct conversations among neonatal clinicians, nurses, physicians, and families.

Preparation: Coordination with the hospital team when additional neonatal support may be anticipated at delivery.

Presence: Specialized neonatal expertise available in the hospital around the clock.

Neonatal care is individualized, and some newborns may require transfer or a higher level of care based on their specific needs. In-house Neonatology provides specialized assessment and support to help care teams and families navigate those decisions.

Family-centered neonatal care is part of the experience

When a newborn needs specialized care, parents and caregivers often have questions about what is happening, what the care team is watching, and how they can be involved. Family-centered neonatal care recognizes families as important members of the care experience, with communication and collaboration as part of that approach.

At Candler Hospital, the hospital partnership with Onsite Neonatal Partners supports clear, compassionate communication with families. This may include explaining a newborn’s condition in understandable terms, preparing parents for what to expect, and helping them understand monitoring, feeding plans, or other aspects of their baby’s care.

Family-centered care may include:

• Encouraging parents to ask questions

• Sharing updates clearly and respectfully

• Supporting parent involvement when clinically appropriate

• Coordinating information across the care team

• Recognizing families’ need for reassurance and guidance

Clear communication can help parents better understand their newborn’s care and feel more connected to the care team, even when the situation is complex.

Clear communication helps families feel connected to their baby’s care.

Working with Candler Hospital care teams in Savannah, Georgia

Candler Hospital has long served families in Savannah and the surrounding region. Its hospital partnership with Onsite Neonatal Partners reflects a shared commitment to providing specialized neonatal care that remains connected to the hospital and the community it serves.

Onsite clinicians work alongside Candler Hospital’s physicians, nurses, leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams. From labor and delivery and postpartum care to respiratory therapy, lactation support, and other hospital services, collaboration helps keep newborn care coordinated across the care experience.

Together, these teams support:

• Clear communication throughout newborn care

• Coordination across clinical teams and departments

• Consistent attention to the needs of newborns and families

• Collaborative problem-solving within the hospital setting

As we recognize the first anniversary of this partnership, we also celebrate the work that continues every day through bedside conversations, around-the-clock presence, and ongoing collaboration in support of newborns and families in the Savannah community.

Why this partnership matters beyond the anniversary

Anniversaries provide an opportunity to reflect on what has been accomplished and look toward what comes next. Since August 1, 2015, the hospital partnership between Candler Hospital and Onsite Neonatal Partners has been grounded in shared priorities: in-house Neonatology, collaboration, and family-centered neonatal care.

As the needs of newborns, families, and hospitals continue to evolve, strong relationships among care teams remain essential. For the Savannah community, this partnership represents an ongoing commitment to keeping specialized neonatal expertise accessible within the hospital while supporting newborns and families with attentive, coordinated care.

Ongoing collaboration supports newborn care throughout the hospital.

Continuing the work together

Onsite Neonatal Partners is proud to work alongside Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, through a hospital partnership centered on collaboration, 24/7 in-house Neonatology, and family-centered neonatal care.

As the partnership moves forward, the commitment remains focused on supporting newborns and families through specialized neonatal expertise, clear communication, and collaboration with Candler Hospital’s physicians, nurses, leadership, and care teams.

Learn more about our hospital partnerships and how Onsite Neonatal Partners works with hospitals to support neonatal care in communities across the country.

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Families should speak with their care team about questions related to a baby’s health or care plan.