(from left to right) Jen Amaro, Katie Fusion, Nicole Smith, Jami Friend, Brook Reed, Jenny Kormov, Dr. Nokkaew, Alexis Sharnot, Ciara Bernadin, Elizabeth Hunt.
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July 24, 2024 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 497-bed full-service acute care facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, today announced receiving the 2022 Excellence for Maternal Care Awards presented by the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration based n retrospective data. This award, given to 31 hospitals across the state, recognizes those facilities demonstrating a commitment to maternal health care and supporting health outcomes for mothers and newborns.
Other HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals honored with a 2022 Excellence for Maternal Care Award include:
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
- HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
- HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
- HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
- HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
- HCA Florida West Hospital
- Oviedo Medical Center
- UCF Lake Nona Hospital
These awards recognize hospitals surpassing the Healthy People 2030 (HP2030) target goal of 23.6% for optimizing C-section rates among first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies, known as the NTSV (Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex) cesarean birth rate.
“HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is proud to receive the 2022 Excellence for Maternal Care,” said Dr. Michael Bakerman, chief medical officer. “The award reflects the commitment of our staff, physicians, and hospital administration to provide the best possible care for patients. As our mission states, ‘We are committed to the care and improvement in human life.’ By providing excellence in maternal care, we provide the best outcomes for both the mother and child.”
“The exemplary performance of these hospitals demonstrates the commitment that HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals have to support mothers for successful births,” said Diana Moses, AVP of Women’s and Children’s Services for HCA Healthcare. “The success of optimal NTSV C-section rates reflects the collaborative efforts of our nurses, providers and patients to realize the best outcome for mothers and babies.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that of the total number of cesarean births in 2019, 25.6% were among the NTSV population. Nationwide, nearly nine in 10 women who deliver via C-section with their first pregnancy have a C-section with subsequent pregnancies, increasing the risk of dangerous or long-term complications.
As one of the state’s largest network of healthcare providers, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to the staff and resources needed to manage both routine and complex pregnancies. Providers utilize evidence-based practices and advanced technology, such as wireless fetal monitoring, to promote safe and efficient deliveries.
Each year, HCA Florida Healthcare, which includes more than 650 affiliated sites of care across the state, delivers more than 32,000 babies. Its team of board-certified obstetricians, certified nurse midwives and certified nurses understand family-centered care and provide quality support throughout the birthing process.
To learn more about HCA Florida Healthcare’s labor and delivery services, visit https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/lawnwood-hospital/specialties/womens-care
About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 497-bed, full-service acute care hospital specializing in emergency services, dedicated pediatric emergency services, Level II trauma services, maternity, Level III neonatal services, pediatric intensive care services, minimally invasive surgery and open-heart surgery, we provide high-quality, exceptional patient care to Fort Pierce residents and the surrounding communities. We are an American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center and thrombectomy capable stroke center. Within minutes of I-95, the hospital’s 24-hour emergency room provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. For more information on HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, please visit hcafloridahealthcare.com or call 772-461-4000.
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 50 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care to more than 8.6 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $848.8 million in uncompensated care and contributes $2.1 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
