Four health system hospitals selected as best hospitals for maternity care in US News & World Report 2025
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Elmhurst, Lincoln, and Woodhull are on the list.
Nearly 16,000 children are born at New York City Health and Hospitals each year
December 10, 2024
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that four hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2025 High-Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care: NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Elmhurst, Lincoln, and Woodhull . U.S. News evaluated 817 hospitals across the U.S., but only half of all hospitals rated in the 2025 edition were recognized as the best hospitals for obstetric care. The award’s methodology is based on objective measures of quality, including cesarean section rates in low-risk pregnancies, rates of serious unanticipated neonatal complications, exclusive breastfeeding rates, childbirth-friendly practices, and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities. based on a scale. .
“Congratulations to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Elmhurst, Lincoln, and Woodhull on being named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care!” Chief Women’s Health Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals Wendy Wilcox, MD, MPH, MBA, FACOG, said: “Our maternal care team, doctors, nurses, midwives and all of our leadership and support staff should be extremely proud to receive this recognition. shows not only how well teams work together, but also how clinicians provide unbiased care in the face of complex clinical cases and the needs of behavioral and social determinants of health. .This is NYC Health+ This is a very proud moment for Hospitals and we thank everyone who helped make it happen!”
“Hospitals recognized by U.S. News as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care provide exceptional care to expectant parents,” said Dr. Jennifer Winston, health data scientist at U.S. News. “These hospitals have been demonstrated to have significantly lower C-section rates and unexpected and severe neonatal complications compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.”
All four hospitals were recognized for avoiding unnecessary C-sections and having above-average rates of vaginal delivery after C-section. A caesarean section may be necessary, but it is not possible as it can lead to serious complications such as infection, bowel or bladder damage, hysterectomy, uterine rupture, and placental problems in future pregnancies. should be avoided as much as possible.
All 11 of New York City Health + Hospitals’ acute care facilities are designated as Baby-Friendly hospitals by Baby-Friendly USA to maintain high breastfeeding rates. Breastfeeding helps infants by reducing the risk of several health conditions, including asthma, obesity, and type 1 diabetes. Breastfeeding also benefits mothers, reducing the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and ovarian and breast cancer.
NYC Health + Hospitals’ obstetrics and gynecology services include primary care, family planning, abortion care, prenatal and delivery care, referral midwifery and doula services, postpartum care, breastfeeding and lactation services, breast exams, Includes nutrition, introduction to health behaviors, and preventive care. , vaccinations, etc. Nearly 16,000 children are born at NYC Health + Hospital each year. Gynecology services include treatment for menopause and uterine fibroids, as well as specialty care for gynecological cancers, pelvic pain, and endometriosis. Patients wishing to schedule an appointment should call 844-NYC-4NYC.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health system, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers annually at more than 70 patient care facilities in the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers strengthens care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agencies and MetroPlus Health Plans. All of this is supported by 11 key hospitals. Our diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on helping New Yorkers, without exception, live the healthiest lives possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Founded in 1736, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital. Affiliated with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the 851-bed hospital is a major referral center for the most complex cases and employs 6,000 people, including highly skilled multidisciplinary clinical staff. Masu. . The hospital is a Level 1 trauma center with approximately 103,000 emergency room visits and more than 520,000 outpatient visits annually. Clinical centers of excellence include emergency medicine and trauma care. cardiovascular services; bariatric surgery; designated regional perinatal centers and neonatal intensive care units. Comprehensive pediatric psychiatric emergency program. and cancer services. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue and follow us on Facebook and X (Twitter).
About NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals health system and is Queens’ leading tertiary care provider. The 545-bed hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Emergency Cardiac Care Station, Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Receiving Center, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Center of Excellence, and 911 Receiving Hospital. It is a major medical institution with several specialties, including surgery, cardiology, women’s health, pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, renal services, and mental health services. Last year, the hospital had nearly 700,000 outpatient visits and more than 130,000 emergency department visits. The hospital is nationally ranked and named a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News and World Report for heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, hip fractures, kidney failure, orthopedics, pneumonia, and COPD. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElmhurstHosp.
About NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, located in the South Bronx, is a 362-bed acute care Level 1 trauma center with more than 168,000 emergency room visits and more than 600,000 outpatient visits annually. Clinical centers of excellence include emergency medicine and trauma care. Breast Imaging; Designated Stroke Center, Diabetes Center, HIV/AIDS Center. Lincoln Hospital was designated as the Bronx’s first baby-friendly hospital, providing clinical services and consultations for more than 1,500 births annually. The hospital focuses on primary and specialty care utilizing the latest medical advances. Lincoln is part of NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest public health system. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/lincoln. Also, stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LincolnHosp.
About NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals health system and is the borough of Brooklyn’s leading tertiary care provider. It is a leading medical institution with major specialties including surgery, cardiology, women’s health, pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, renal services, and behavioral health services. Last year, the hospital had nearly 300,000 outpatient visits and nearly 100,000 emergency department visits. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/woodhull and stay connected on Facebook.
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