Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital is recognized as a high performer among America’s best hospitals for obstetric care in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. This ranking is intended to be a guide for expectant families to know where they can receive the best care in their area.
“The personalized and specialized care that pregnant women receive from their caregivers contributes to a superior patient experience and healthy outcomes for both mother and baby,” said Janet Harris, chief nursing officer at St. Vincent Regional Hospital. ” he said. “St. Vincent’s inclusion on this list recognizes the quality care our caregivers provide every day and is making a real difference in the health of the families we serve. means.”
St. Vincent’s delivery team cared for a record number of families in 2023, welcoming 1,847 babies into our community and region.
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US New & World Report determines the rankings by analyzing labor and delivery data across a number of topics, including neonatal complications, C-sections, and breastfeeding rates, and identifies hospitals with new federal standards for “birth-friendly” practices. We also evaluate whether the standards are met.
In addition to excellent in-hospital care, Intermountain Health recently expanded its outpatient lactation consultation services by using telehealth to support mothers once they are home. Telehealth lactation services allow breastfeeding mothers to use their computer or phone to speak with a lactation consultant to receive breastfeeding guidance and answer any related questions or concerns. Mothers don’t have to go to the doctor’s office, saving time and increasing access to care.