Newsweek awards hospital five ribbons.
VCU Medical Center achieved Newsweek’s highest ranking—five ribbons—on its list of “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024,” one of only 15 hospitals in Virginia and among the state’s top six maternity hospitals to make the list.
“We are proud to be recognized as one of the Commonwealth’s top hospitals for maternity care,” says Tina Mammone, Ph.D., R.N., chief nurse executive at VCU Health. “This prestigious accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate care to mothers and their babies.”
Mammone congratulates the healthcare professionals who collaborate to ensure the highest standards of safety, comfort, and support. “Our expert team of doctors, midwives, and nurses collaborate with our patients and community partners to ensure we deliver personalized, safe care,” adds David Chalmow, M.D., chair of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department. “We are honored to be recognized for our high-quality, patient-centered care.”
Hospitals on the Newsweek list scored well in multiple performance metrics that have been deemed important to expectant families, including maternal care expertise and infection prevention. The evaluation was based on three components: an online survey of healthcare professionals and hospital managers with knowledge of the maternity process, results from patient experience surveys, and quality metrics.
Nationwide, Newsweek awarded five ribbons to 168 hospitals, while 236 hospitals received four ribbons.
This article originally appeared in the October 2024 issue.
