Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital is excited to announce the addition of Hadeer Karmo, MD, a highly experienced neonatal medicine specialist, to their team. Dr. Karmo, a Vanderbilt University neonatology fellowship program graduate with many years of experience in the field, brings a team of skilled neonatal nurse practitioners who provide round-the-clock in-house coverage. This expansion in staffing and services allows the hospital to provide comprehensive care to high-risk mothers and premature infants, ensuring they receive the highest level of care without transferring to other facilities. This approach helps maintain the bond between mother and baby during this critical time.
“With Dr. Karmo’s 28 years of experience as a neonatologist and his team of highly skilled neonatal nurse practitioners, I am confident Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital will provide the best care for our youngest and most vulnerable patients,” said John-Emmett Mahon, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital.
Through the arrival of Dr. Karmo, the Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital nursery is now fully staffed with his team of Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, including Christy Huff, Vicki Herman, and Keri Jordan.
Premature and at-risk babies require specialized care, and having a dedicated neonatologist like Dr. Karmo is essential in providing the necessary expertise. Through daily virtual rounds, Dr. Karmo closely monitors each baby's progress and collaborates with the nurse practitioners to develop personalized care plans. Having neonatal nurse practitioners like Herman, Huff and Jordan available in the nursery 24/7 allows immediate procedures if needed, ensuring prompt access to higher acuity care and minimizing potential delays. "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Karmo to our team at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital," said Dr. Brett Bechtel, Chief Clinical Officer, Mercy Health Kentucky. "His expertise in neonatal medicine, combined with the dedication of our nurse practitioners, will significantly enhance our ability to care for premature and at-risk babies. Families can now have peace of mind knowing that their little ones can stay at our hospital and receive the specialized care they need.”
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital remains committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. Adding Dr. Karmo and the NNPs to the nursery further solidifies the hospital's commitment to continually providing the highest level of care to our newborns.
“With Dr. Karmo’s 28 years of experience as a neonatologist and his team of highly skilled neonatal nurse practitioners, I am confident Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital will provide the best care for our youngest and most vulnerable patients,” said John-Emmett Mahon, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital.
Through the arrival of Dr. Karmo, the Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital nursery is now fully staffed with his team of Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, including Christy Huff, Vicki Herman, and Keri Jordan.
Premature and at-risk babies require specialized care, and having a dedicated neonatologist like Dr. Karmo is essential in providing the necessary expertise. Through daily virtual rounds, Dr. Karmo closely monitors each baby's progress and collaborates with the nurse practitioners to develop personalized care plans. Having neonatal nurse practitioners like Herman, Huff and Jordan available in the nursery 24/7 allows immediate procedures if needed, ensuring prompt access to higher acuity care and minimizing potential delays. "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Karmo to our team at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital," said Dr. Brett Bechtel, Chief Clinical Officer, Mercy Health Kentucky. "His expertise in neonatal medicine, combined with the dedication of our nurse practitioners, will significantly enhance our ability to care for premature and at-risk babies. Families can now have peace of mind knowing that their little ones can stay at our hospital and receive the specialized care they need.”
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital remains committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. Adding Dr. Karmo and the NNPs to the nursery further solidifies the hospital's commitment to continually providing the highest level of care to our newborns.