Brandon Hospital Upgraded NICU Camera System
New technology allows families to monitor infants and track breast milk inventory remotely.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Babies
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HCA Florida Brandon Hospital has upgraded its neonatal intensive care unit with the AngelEye Health platform to provide families with live video access. The system is designed to improve communication between parents and their infants during often lengthy hospital stays.
Why it matters
This technology provides peace of mind and essential coordination for families during stressful NICU stays. By enabling remote monitoring and tracking of milk inventory, the system helps support breastfeeding mothers and enhances connection when parents cannot be physically present.
The upgraded platform now features support for over 70 languages to assist a diverse patient population. It also includes new tracking tools for milk-pumping sessions and overall milk inventory to support the nutritional needs of infants.
The players
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
A medical facility in Brandon that provides specialized neonatal care and recently upgraded its patient engagement technology.
AngelEye Health
A provider of hospital-based camera systems and patient engagement platforms designed to connect NICU families with their hospitalized infants.
The details
Families gain access to the live video feeds and data tools via a secure, unique passcode assigned to their account. The platform allows parents to watch their babies in real time and manage clinical logistics, such as tracking breast milk supply, directly through the interface. This digital integration aims to ease the logistical burden for parents whose children may spend as many as 200 days in the specialized unit.
Timeline
July: Aylah Coates began her NICU stay.
Wednesday morning: Shahrazad Coates visited her daughter at the hospital.
The Home Front
The adoption of the AngelEye Health platform at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital follows a growing trend of integrating digital monitoring into neonatal care to bridge the distance for families. This shift reflects a move toward more accessible hospital communication systems for long-term patients.
If your baby is currently a patient in a unit equipped with remote monitoring, ensure you have received your secure passcode from the hospital staff. Coordinate with your care team to understand how to use the portal to track your milk inventory and schedule your remote viewing times.
The takeaway
Reliable digital access to the NICU can help parents maintain a connection with their baby while balancing the demands of home and work. Parents should prioritize keeping their portal access credentials secure and regularly updating their milk inventory logs to assist their medical team.
Further reading
Learn more about local support and care resources for newborns in Brandon Babies.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Spectrum News Bay News 9.
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