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West Orange, NJ, December 10, 2024 – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized six RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the 2024 – 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The prestigious list identifies hospitals that provide high-quality maternity 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, were among those designated as High Performing in maternity care.
Best Hospitals for Maternity Care is an annual evaluation designed to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care team, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care that best meets their family’s needs. It is the highest recognition that a maternity hospital can earn from U.S. News & World Report.
A maternity nurse holds a newborn at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
“RWJBarnabas Health is proud to be a part of the incredible moment when a family welcomes a new baby,” said Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, Senior Vice President of Women’s Services for RWJBarnabas Health. “This recognition is a testament to our pursuit of clinical excellence and commitment to clinical research with our academic partners at Rutgers Medical School and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. These are a few of the reasons why we are the first choice for over 70 women each day who give birth at an RWJBarnabas Health facility.”
RWJBarnabas Health maternity hospitals are committed to empowering women and families with knowledge and support throughout their birthing journeys—from the moment they consider starting a family to ongoing postpartum care. The system led the state in implementing structured, evidence-based models of care to support healthy moms, babies and families. These include TeamBirth, which supports provider and patient communication for an enhanced birthing experience and better outcomes; Centering Pregnancy, which offers clinically led group prenatal care for moms with similar due dates; and patient-centered, integrated care to improve engagement and retention of pregnant and parenting women in substance use disorder treatment programs.
“Once again having our maternity hospitals recognized as high-performing by US News & World Report reflects our commitment to providing evidence-based, equitable care that meets the highest standards for expectant families across our communities,” said. Dr. Andy Anderson, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Quality Officer for RWJBarnabas Health.
A mom is all smiles after welcoming her newborn at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick
U.S. News evaluated 680 hospitals from across the nation that provide labor and delivery services and submitted detailed data to the publication for analysis. Fewer than half of hospitals that provide maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.
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 breastfeeding rates, early elective delivery rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
For more information, visit Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its diverse communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate and equitable manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 41,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.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, Careers 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.
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