Kaiser Permanente’s Hawaii facility scored in the top 8% of nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics.
Originally published on about.kaiserpermanente.org.
For the sixth consecutive year, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by Women’s Choice Award®. Presented by WomenCertified Inc., this evidence-based designation scored Moanalua Medical Center in the top 8% of 4,982 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics list compiles data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys. The list awards additional points based on the following factors: presence of a Level III/IV neonatal intensive care unit; early elective delivery rates between 0% and 1%; baby-friendly facility designation; and below-average infection and surgical complication scores.
“At Kaiser Permanente, we focus on providing exceptional health care to new mothers at every stage of their journey, from conception to delivery and beyond, including prenatal and postnatal care at our Family Birth Center,” said Mabel Wong, MD, chief of obstetrics and gynecology for Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “Our patient-centered approach to women’s health ensures mothers receive warm, supportive care from our team of doctors, midwives, and health care professionals in an environment designed for comfort and healing.”
Moanalua Medical Center makes breastfeeding support and education a priority for new mothers and was the first hospital in the state of Hawaii to receive Baby-Friendly designation by Baby-Friendly USA, a World Health Organization and UNICEF initiative. The Family Birth Center at Moanalua Medical Center provides coordinated labor and delivery care in a safe and comfortable setting, facilitated by a team made up of the patient’s obstetrician-gynecologist, certified nurse midwife, neonatologist, and other care providers. New mothers and their families enjoy a personalized birth experience with private delivery suites, mother-baby rooms, room service, and labor aids such as a birthing ball and hydrotherapy tub.
About the Women’s Choice Award®
The Women’s Choice Award sets the standard for helping women to make smarter choices for themselves and their families. The company and its awards identify the brands, products and services that are most recommended and trusted by women. The Women’s Choice Award is the only evidence-based quality designation that drives consumer and patient appreciation through education, empowerment and validation. Additionally, they recognize those that deliver a recommendation-worthy customer experience. Visit www.WomensChoiceAward.com to learn more.
