Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Recognized as Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News and World Report

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Recognized as One of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has been honored by U.S. News and World Report in its annual list of best hospitals for maternity care. The hospital has been classified as “high performing,” the highest level of achievement possible.

Kellie Pearson, the director of Women’s and Children’s Service at Atrium Health Floyd, expressed her pride in receiving this prestigious award. She stated, “This award is a significant achievement, and we will continue to prioritize high quality, equitable care, supporting every mother who walks through our doors. It reflects our commitment to best practices and evidence-based protocols to ensure we provide safe care for our patients.”

Floyd Medical Center, which has delivered over 2,040 babies this year, is one of 24 Advocate Health hospitals named to the list. Additionally, six Atrium Health hospitals in North Carolina that made the list are part of Charlotte-based Advocate Health.

The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based on objective measures of quality, such as cesarean section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices, and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.

Dr. Scott Rissmiller, executive vice president and chief physician executive for Advocate Health, emphasized the hospital’s dedication to providing exceptional maternity care. He stated, “Our commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care ensures that families receive the highest quality of care during one of the most important times in their lives.”

In addition to being recognized as a “Maternity Care Access Hospital,” Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center was also designated as a hospital that provides quality care to expectant parents in areas that would otherwise be maternity care deserts.

Earlier this year, Advocate Health received eight “Top 50” rankings and 32 “High Performing” specialties at its hospitals, further solidifying its reputation for excellence in healthcare.