Six RWJ Barnabas Medical Facilities Named Best Hospitals for Maternity Care in 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report

WEST ORANGE, N.J., December 10, 2024 – U.S. News & World Report, the world’s leading authority on hospital rankings and consumer advice, names six RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the best hospitals for maternity care in 2024-2025. Selected. This prestigious list identifies hospitals that provide quality obstetric care for uncomplicated pregnancies. Community Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center (all RWJBarnabas Health facilities) are designated as high-performing for obstetric care. This is one of the facilities.

Best Hospitals for Maternity Care aims to help expectant parents, in consultation with their antenatal care team, make informed decisions about where to receive maternity care that best suits their family’s needs. This is an annual evaluation. This is the highest rating a maternity hospital can receive from U.S. News & World Report.

An obstetric nurse holds a newborn at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset.

“RWJBarnabas Health is proud to be a part of the wonderful moment a family welcomes a baby,” said Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, senior vice president of women’s services at RWJBarnabas Health. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to clinical excellence and clinical research with our academic partners at Rutgers Medical School and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. That’s part of the reason we’re the first choice for

RWJBarnabas Health Maternity Hospital is committed to providing knowledge and support to women and their families throughout the birth process, from the moment they consider starting a family to ongoing postpartum care. The system led the state in implementing a structured, evidence-based model of care to support healthy mothers, babies, and families. These include TeamBirth, which supports provider and patient communication for an enhanced birth experience and better outcomes. Centering Prevention provides clinically-driven group prenatal care to mothers nearing their due date. Patient-centered, integrated care to improve participation and retention in substance use disorder treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women.

“Our maternity hospital is once again recognized as a high performer by U.S. News & World Report, providing evidence-based, unbiased care that meets the highest standards for expectant families throughout our community. “This reflects our commitment to this,” he said. Dr. Andy Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Quality Officer, RWJBarnabas Health;

A mother smiles as she welcomes her newborn at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

U.S. News evaluated 680 hospitals across the United States that provide labor and delivery services and submitted detailed data to the publication for analysis. Fewer than half of the hospitals that provided obstetric care and participated in the study received a designation of excellence.

The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based on objective quality indicators, including cesarean section rates in low-risk pregnancies, neonatal complication rates, exclusive breastfeeding rates, early elective delivery rates, birth-friendly practices, and transparency about birth. completely based on the same scale. racial/ethnic disparities, etc.

For more information, see Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

About RWJ Barnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually. Nationally known for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians, integrated to provide care in more than 700 patient care facilities.

RWJBarnabas Health partners with diverse communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. We provide patient-centered care in a compassionate and equitable manner, and are the state’s largest safety net provider and a leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health feeds the hungry, houses the homeless and provides economic opportunity for the most vulnerable.

RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to improving access to care includes innovative partnerships with Rutgers University, including Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. It is.

RWJBarnabas Health is one of New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 41,000 employees and contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state’s economy each year. For more information, please visit www.RWJBH.org.

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