THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFANT AND MATERNAL HEALTH

The Women’s Hospital at Deaconess and Jasper’s Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center were both recognized today by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. 

INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, was developed to implement the delivery of best practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and recognize hospitals for excellence in addressing key drivers of infant and maternal health. 

The Women’s Hospital (TWH) was recognized as an INspire Hospital of Distinction and Memorial received an INspire Category of Excellence award. The recognition was based on implementing best practices in key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage and maternal hypertension. 

“Our team at The Women’s Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for mothers and infants, and this recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for families in our community,” TWH CEO Chris Ryan said. “We are honored to be recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association and the Indiana Department of Health for our efforts in maternal and infant health.” 

“This award is a testament to the dedication of our maternity care team and their focus on ensuring the best possible start for moms and babies,” said Erica Arthur, Director of Women & Infant Services at Memorial. “We are proud to be part of a statewide effort that is making a meaningful difference in maternal and infant health.” 

“The Indiana Department of Health remains focused on working with healthcare providers to improve outcomes for Hoosier moms and babies,” said State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP. “We are grateful to have hospitals across the state support initiatives,