Stanford Children’s Hospital to Modernize After $25 Million Donation
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford will undergo a significant renovation aimed at improving care for mothers and newborns, made possible through a $25 million gift from Carol and Ned Spieker.
Donation and Planned Renovation
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health announced that it will upgrade the hospital’s West Building, home to the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services. The renovation seeks to enhance patient privacy and family comfort while expanding the hospital’s capacity to care for more families.
Statements and Vision
“[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.
The philanthropic couple, both Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute fellows from the Class of 2016, expressed their personal connection to the hospital, noting that their children and grandchildren were born there.
“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,” said the Spiekers.
Impact and Community Significance
The hospital welcomes around 4,500 babies each year — nearly a dozen births per day — with roughly 70% of cases considered high risk, according to Smedley. The donation will help Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital strengthen its facilities and better support families across the region.
Author’s Summary
The Spiekers’ $25 million contribution to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital will fund a major modernization of maternity and neonatal care spaces, improving comfort, privacy, and long-term support for families.