ANTIOCH, Calif. – Sutter Delta Medical Center is being recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024.
U.S. News’ analysis of all High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals in the U.S. identified just 26 hospitals nationwide achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients. This national recognition acknowledges success in low rates of cesarean (C-section) births among first-time patients with low-risk pregnancies, which is a marker of obstetric care quality.
Sutter hospitals, which have among the lowest C-section rates in California, have developed and implemented many programs over the past decade to improve the care and safety of patients and babies through pregnancy, labor and delivery.
“At Sutter Health, we view health equity as a fundamental component of delivering quality healthcare,” said Stephanie Brown, M.D., MPH, medical director of Sutter Health’s Institute for Advancing Health Equity. “And we’re committed to being a national leader in helping end racial disparities in maternity care—within our health system and across the country.”
“I’m thrilled Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as 1 of only 26 hospitals in the United States designated as high performing in maternal care outcomes for Black patients,” said Tosan O. Boyo, president of Sutter Health’s Greater East Bay Market, “Congratulations to Sutter Delta’s Labor and Delivery team for providing outstanding and equitable care to our patients. Thank you for walking the talk to eliminate health disparities.”
U.S. News identified hospitals that were rated High Performing in U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, served at least 20 Black patients per year and had newborn complication rates of less than 2.62% and C-section rates of less than 23.9% (among hospitals providing a higher level of care) or 23.6% (among hospitals not providing a higher level of care) among Black patients.
“For Black Maternal Health Week 2024, we celebrate these hospitals’ success in their important work supporting and advancing Black maternal health as part of U.S. News’ ongoing commitment to health equity and our support of women’s access to maternity care,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News.
Founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), Black Maternal Health Week is held every April as part of National Minority Health Month; this year is the seventh annual observation of Black Maternal Health Week. Today in the U.S., a Black woman is nearly three times more likely to die from preventable or treatable pregnancy-related complications than a white woman.
About Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered health care system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to health equity, community partnerships and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent health care more connected and accessible. The health system’s 57,000+ staff and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians currently serve more than 3 million patients with a focus on expanding opportunities to serve patients, people and communities better. Sutter Health provides exceptional, affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming health care, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops. Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming health care at www.sutterhealth.org and www.vitals.sutterhealth.org.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Can we stop with this nonsense already? The poor me, I am a victim card is played out. There is no maternity ward, doctor or nurse that makes a decision on a baby based off color. That’s very insulting for people in the medical industry.
Thank you street sweeper !!