Deborah Quinn-Chen, M.D., Mills-Peninsula gynecologist and obstetrician, takes you on a video tour of a patient room in this segment from Healthpoint TV. Or you can explore the center on your own through our virtual tour, which you can find on our website.
Some highlights of the Mills-Peninsula Family Birth Center:
Private and spacious suites for your entire birth experience
Rooftop patio garden
Comfortable sleeping accommodations for family in every room
Made-to-order meals
Ranks tops in the country for patient satisfaction
• Spacious private rooms to accommodate your entire birth experience. Outside views – some overlooking gardens
• All rooms have 100 percent fresh air (no recycled air)
• An outdoor patio area for mothers, families and visitors
• Wireless monitors allow moms to walk outside their rooms without interrupting fetal heart rate monitoring
• All rooms have sleeping accommodations for an adult family member, refrigerator and large television
• Special care nursery (neonatal intensive care unit) has six rooms with sleeper accommodations for family
• Two C-section surgery and recovery rooms
• State-of-the-art infant security system
• Mom and baby stay together in the same suite
We’re pleased to let you know that our newest episode of Healthpoint TV, “Obstetrics,” has been added to the Peninsula TV line-up. This episode features our OB/GYN physicians, the new Family Birth Center and some adorable, young Mills-Peninsula patients. Topics in this new episode include pregnancy questions and answers, high risk pregnancies, prenatal testing, diet and exercise tips for expectant moms, and more!
The “Obstetrics” episode is now airing in rotation with the previous episodes of Healthpoint TV on the Bay Area’s Channel 26 at the following times:
Laurie and Brian Rouspil made history on opening day of the new Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.
“Everyone was so excited and helpful,” says new mother Laurie Rouspil. Her son Teddy was the first baby born at the new Family Birth Center on May 15.
At Mills-Peninsula moms- and dads-to-be can expect quality care that ranks in the top 5 percent in the nation. Patient satisfaction at the Family Birth Center consistently ranks in the top 99th percentile nationally.
“We have nothing but the highest admiration for everyone at Mills-Peninsula,” says Brian. “We would highly recommend it to anyone choosing a hospital to have their first baby…or second.”
Meet new mother Laurie Rouspil and her husband Brian. Their son Teddy made history as the first baby born at the new Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, when the new hospital opened on May 15, 2011. “Everyone was so excited and helpful,” says Laurie.” In this short video, they describe their experience with the new Family Birth Center.
In this blog post, we’re pleased to give a special, warm welcome to the newest members of the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center birth family – and thank their families for being a part of our old and new hospital history!
The last baby born at Peninsula Medical Center on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 9:12 a.m. was Matthew Deninger, born to William and Jeana Deninger. Matthew’s big sister was also born at Peninsula Medical Center in the very same room. “We are actually happy that Matthew was born in the old hospital because his older sister was born there,” said Heanna Deninger. “In fact, they were both born in the same room.”
The first baby born at the new Mills-Peninsula Medical Center on Sunday, May 15, at 10:05 a.m., was Theo Rouspil. He weighed 9 and ½ pounds.
Belinda Wong, mother a three-week old baby who was moved from the Intenstive Care Unit (ICU) in the old hospital to the new also commented on the move. “The move was very well organized, Belinda Wong said. “My baby was monitored throughout and we felt well cared for. We came to the community open house, so we knew what to expect at the new hospital. It’s very beautiful and spacious. Maybe Vanessa will have a baby here when she grows up.”
About the Mills-Peninsula Birth Center
The Mills-Peninsula Birth Center is a community favorite, delivering more new San Mateo County residents than any other hospital. Expectant couples are invited to take free guided tours of maternity unit by appointment. Some of the features families will enjoy in the new Mills-Peninsula Birthing Center, include:
• Spacious private rooms to accommodate your entire birth experience. Outside views – some overlooking gardens.
• All rooms have 100 percent fresh air (no recycled air)
• An outdoor patio area for mothers, families and visitors
• Wireless monitors allow moms to walk outside their rooms without interrupting fetal heart rate monitoring
• All rooms have sleep accommodations for family, refrigerator and large television
• Special care nursery (neonatal intensive care unit) has six rooms with sleeper accommodations for family
• Two C-section surgery and recovery rooms
• State-of-the-art infant security system
• Mom and baby stay together in the same suite
About the new hospital move
The new 241-bed Mills-Peninsula Medical Center officially opened on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Burlingame, California. Beginning at 7 a.m., patients receiving care at the existing hospital were moved, one by one, to the adjacent, new hospital until all were comfortably relocated in their brand new rooms. The move was completed by 3 p.m. A total of 102 patients were transferred to the new hospital.
One patient was moved every three minutes were moved from the old hospital to the new through a protective canopy, until all patients had been safely transferred to the new hospital. Every patient was accompanied by a registered nurse and at least two movers, as well as necessary monitors, ventilators and other medical equipment. Patients were transferred by gurney 200 feet down a canopied, red-carpeted path, which protected their privacy and comfort. The patient move was completed in about eight hours — smoothly, safely and ahead of schedule.
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