Contact: Sherry Grindeland
425.899.1882 or slgrindeland@evergreenhealthcare.org
KIRKLAND, WA. − Evergreen Hospital Medical Center was recognized this week as a Top Maternity Care hospital by HealthGrades, the leading independent health care ratings company. This is the sixth consecutive year Evergreen's Family Maternity Center has earned this recognition.
Only 218 hospitals in the United States received the five-star rating. HealthGrades has found that best-performing hospitals have far fewer complications compared with lower ranked facilities.
The study findings noted that if all hospitals performed at the level of Evergreen and the other top-ranked facilities, there would be fewer maternity complications. The top hospitals had 56% lower weight neonatal mortality.
“We believe in working with our patients and physicians to provide the best possible outcomes,” said Evergreen CEO Steve Brown. “To have our baby-friendly Family Maternity Center once again recognized as one of the best in the nation just reaffirms our commitment to excellence. I couldn’t be prouder of our maternity center and all the staff who truly make it the fine program it is!”
Earlier this year, Evergreen was ranked among the top five percent of the hospitals nationwide and given the HealthGrades 2009 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence. Nearly 5,000 hospitals were included in the study. It was the only Seattle area hospital to receive the HealthGrades General Surgery Excellence Award.
Complete study information is available at www.healthgrades.com. More information about Evergreen Hospital Medical Center and Evergreen Healthcare can be found at www.evergreenhealthcare.org.
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center has 275 beds and is the heart of Evergreen Healthcare which includes medical groups, home care, hospice and many other services and community health outreach programs. Since opening our doors in 1972, Evergreen’s patient and family-centered philosophy, combined with our commitment to advancing medical solutions, has enabled us to provide people with unsurpassed, whole care. Evergreen serves more than 400,000 residents throughout north King and south Snohomish counties. More than 800 physicians, representing over 50 specialties, provide clinical excellence in all major services including cardiac, oncology, surgery and maternity care at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. For more information, visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org.
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