Stanford Children’s Hospital to Modernize with $25 Million Donation
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health announced renovations to the West Building, including the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services, aimed at improving privacy for patients and comfort for families.
The changes will be supported by a $25 million gift from Bay Area philanthropists Carol and Ned Spieker.
Impact of the Donation
The donation will help transform the hospital’s ability to care for mothers and babies by creating a completely reimagined space.
“[Carol and Ned Spieker’s] generosity helps turn our vision for a completely reimagined space into reality — to serve and support more families from our community and beyond,” said Luanne Smedley, executive director of the Johnson Center.
About the Donors
- Carol and Ned Spieker are fellows of Stanford’s Class of 2016 Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI).
- Their children and grandchildren were born at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
- They expressed a deep commitment to supporting growing families in their community.
“We care deeply about helping growing families in our community get the best possible care. We feel fortunate that they are healthy and thriving, and we want to help ensure that future generations of moms and babies receive the support they need,” the Spiekers said.
Hospital Birth Statistics
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health welcomes about 4,500 babies annually—nearly a dozen every day. According to Smedley, 70% of these cases are high-risk.
Author’s summary: A generous $25 million donation from Carol and Ned Spieker enables Stanford Children’s Hospital to upgrade its maternity and newborn facilities, enhancing care and support for families, especially those with high-risk pregnancies.
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