Stanford children’s hospital to modernize after $25 million donation

Stanford Children’s Hospital to Upgrade with $25 Million Donation

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health plans to renovate its West Building, including the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services, to enhance privacy for patients and comfort for families. This project is made possible by a generous $25 million gift from Bay Area philanthropists Carol and Ned Spieker.

Donation Details and Impact

The donation will fund the modernization efforts to better serve mothers and babies. Luanne Smedley, executive director of the Johnson Center, expressed gratitude in an email:

“[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.”

Donor Background

Both Carol and Ned Spieker served as fellows in Stanford’s Class of 2016 Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI). The couple has personal ties to the hospital, as their children and grandchildren were born there.

“We care deeply about helping growing families in our community get the best possible care,” the Spiekers said. “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.”

Hospital Service Information

Stanford Medicine’s children’s hospital welcomes approximately 4,500 babies annually—about a dozen each day. Of these, 70% are classified as high-risk cases, underscoring the importance of enhanced care facilities.

Author’s summary: A $25 million donation from Carol and Ned Spieker will fund a major upgrade to Stanford’s West Building, improving care and comfort for thousands of mothers and newborns annually.

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The Stanford Daily The Stanford Daily — 2025-11-10

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