Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia officially unveiled its new Safe Haven Baby Box during a blessing ceremony held Monday, November 9.
The box is the 13th installed in Mississippi and the 491st nationwide, providing parents in crisis with a safe, anonymous, and legal way to surrender an infant. Funding for the installation was raised by the Neshoba County Republican Women.
The Safe Haven Baby Box is equipped with an alarm system that alerts hospital personnel when an infant is placed inside. Once the door closes, it automatically locks, allowing medical staff to safely retrieve the baby and provide immediate care.
Under Mississippi’s Safe Haven Law, parents can legally surrender an infant 45 days old or younger at designated locations.
The new addition to Neshoba General Hospital is intended to help protect newborns and provide another option for parents facing difficult circumstances.
Anyone needing assistance or information can contact the National Safe Haven Crisis Hotline at 1-866-99BABY1 or visit shbb.org.
