Sutter Health Plus network hospitals consistently achieve recognition for award-winning pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum services.
Each of these following designations represents rigorous review by the certifying organization, including evidence-based reports, measures and comparisons on statewide and national levels.
U.S. News & World Report Best Maternity Hospitals
On December 5, U.S. News & World Report published its Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list, which names 13 network campuses as High Performing and/or a Maternity Care Access Hospital:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Van Ness Campus
- Eden Medical Center (Castro Valley)
- El Camino Hospital (Mountain View)
- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (Palo Alto)
- Memorial Medical Center, Modesto
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Burlingame)
- Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (Pleasanton)
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Delta Medical Center (Antioch)
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Hospitals earning the High Performing designation meet impressive care, safety and equity standards for uncomplicated pregnancies. Measures include:
- Low C-section rates.
- Low rate of newborn complications.
- Strong breastfeeding rates.
- Low episiotomy rates.
- Tracking and reporting of outcomes for different races and ethnicities.
CMS Designation for Maternal Health
In addition, last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare website launched its Birthing-Friendly Designation, Health and Human Services’ first-ever hospital quality classification that specifically focuses on maternal health.
Eighteen network sites achieved this inaugural honor:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Campus
- California Pacific Medical Center, Van Ness Campus
- Dominican Hospital (Santa Cruz)
- Eden Medical Center (Castro Valley)
- El Camino Hospital (Mountain View)
- Memorial Medical Center, Modesto
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Burlingame)
- San Ramon Regional Medical Center
- Sequoia Hospital (Redwood City)
- St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Stockton)
- Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (Pleasanton)
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Delta Medical Center (Antioch)
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Santa Cruz
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Tracy Hospital
The Birthing-Friendly seal identifies hospitals that actively participate in state or national programs and implement effective systems designed to improve perinatal care and maternal health.
Breastfeeding Champions
Baby-Friendly® hospitals and birthing facilities must adhere to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to receive, and retain, a Baby-Friendly designation. This includes staff training, educating mothers about breastfeeding and allowing infants to remain with their mothers 24 hours a day.
The following nine network hospitals have achieved this prestigious designation:
- California Pacific Medical Center, Van Ness Campus
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Santa Cruz
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Burlingame)
- Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz
- El Camino Hospital (Los Gatos)
- Sequoia Hospital (Redwood City)
- St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Stockton)
Taken together, these numerous accolades reflect our network’s dedication to enhance and improve the pregnancy and childbirth experience.
