STPH Receives 2016 Women's Choice Award

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Receives the 2016 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
Among top 15% of hospitals considered the best in which to have your baby in 2016

Covington, LA January 5, 2015 – St. Tammany Parish Hospital has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award^® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. This evidence-based designation is the only award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women say they want from a hospital.

The list of over 400 award winners, including St. Tammany Parish Hospital, represents hospitals that offer exceptional obstetric services which ranked above the national average for patient safety, thereby supporting a woman’s decision when choosing the best for her maternity needs.

“Childbirth can be a wonderful and intense experience, and we work hard at St. Tammany Parish Hospital to make that experience the best it can be,” said Patti Ellish, President and CEO of St. Tammany Parish Hospital. “We are honored to be recognized for exceptional care as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics.”

 “New moms have many choices when it comes to having their baby, so choosing the best birthing experience is right up there with choosing the best doctor. We’ve made it easy for moms to vet out the hospitals proven to deliver an outstanding experience,” says Delia Passi, CEO and Founder of the Women’s Choice Award.

The America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics scoring process is unique in that it is the only national list that is evidence-based and focuses on female patient satisfaction. Awarded hospitals ranked above the national average for patient recommendations, as indicated by the data reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys. Additional requirements included:  having a NICU onsite, low rates of early elective deliveries (between 0-1%) as well as ranking above the national average for patient safety.

For more information on the 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics, visit http://www.womenschoiceaward.com/awarded/best-hospitals/obstetrics/

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ABOUT ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL

A full-service acute care facility committed to providing world-class healthcare and the latest technology, St. Tammany Parish Hospital delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the utmost care to area residents with emphasis on wellness, preventive care and disease management close to home. STPH is a self-supporting not-for-profit community hospital; it receives no ad valorem tax funding. STPH.org

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD®
The Women’s Choice Award® sets the standard for helping women make smart choices through education, empowerment, and validation. Awards are determined by evidence-based research and identify the brands, products and services most recommended and trusted by women. Visit www.WomensChoiceAward.com to learn more.