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News
Le Bonheur to Expand Neonatal Care in West Tennessee
Beginning December 2025, Le Bonheur will become the new provider of care for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. This transition brings Le Bonheur’s expert pediatric NICU care closer to home for families across the region.
Our team of neonatologists, nurse practitioners and pediatric specialists — including cardiologists, neurologists and ophthalmologists — will staff the hospital’s 42 bed, Level III NICU, ensuring the region’s most vulnerable newborns receive the highest level of care. This NICU expansion builds on Le Bonheur’s growing presence in Jackson, including:
- A 21-bed inpatient unit (opened in 2022)
- A 30,000 sq. ft. Outpatient Center
- A network of school nurses and community health workers
Together with West Tennessee Healthcare, Le Bonheur is committed to ensuring every child in West Tennessee receives expert, compassionate care — right where they live.
Frischer joins Le Bonheur as Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Pediatric Surgery
Jason S. Frischer, MD, joined Le Bonheur and UT Health Science Center as Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Pediatric Surgery. Frischer previously served as associate director of the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. An internationally renowned expert in complex colorectal conditions, Frischer directed several major programs at Cincinnati Children’s. His leadership included more than a decade at the helm of the Colorectal Center, 15 years directing the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program and 12 years overseeing the Pediatric Surgery Subspecialty Fellowships. Frischer brings extensive experience in complex pediatric surgical care and multidisciplinary program development.
Le Bonheur Children’s in Tupelo, Miss., offers Rheumatology Clinic
Led by Kerstin Gerhold, MD, chief of Rheumatology, Le Bonheur Children’s in Tupelo, Miss., offers Rheumatology Clinic every third Tuesday of the month. The Rheumatology team diagnoses and treats complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as juvenile arthritis, lupus and dermatomyositis, providing multidisciplinary care tailored to each patient’s needs.
To refer a patient, visit lebonheur.org/referrals or call 1-866-870-5570.
