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YORK, PA (Dec. 6, 2022)

– U.S. News & World Report has named WellSpan York Hospital and WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

 

“Our labor and delivery team works hard to make sure both mothers and their newborn babies are provided with the highest quality care available, and we are honored to see that work recognized by U.S. News & World Report,” said Megan Lecas, senior vice president, service lines, WellSpan Health. “When an expectant mom comes to a WellSpan hospital to deliver their baby, we want them to know that the safety of both mom and baby are our top priority.”

 

The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care.

 

WellSpan York Hospital and WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital were among the nearly 650 hospitals that were evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for its 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care awards. Fewer than half of all hospitals that offer maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.

 

“When expectant parents are considering their options for welcoming a baby to the world, the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care are designed to help them identify hospitals that excel in delivering babies for uncomplicated pregnancies,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “A hospital that has earned a High Performing designation may be a good option for parents, in consultation with their medical provider, to consider.”

 

The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, among other measures.

 

Earlier this year, WellSpan York Hospital received High Performing recognition by U.S. News & World Report for COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery and stroke. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was named a High Performing hospital for COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke.

 

About WellSpan Health

 

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass nearly 1,900 employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving South Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 2,600 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest. For more information, visit www.wellspan.org.

 

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.