CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — MUSC Health University Medical Center has been rated as “High Performing,” in the newly released U.S. News & World Report of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. This is the highest rating awarded by U.S. News & World Report for maternity hospitals.
The high rating indicates that the U.S. News & World Report believes that MUSC provides high-quality labor and delivery services based on a series of criteria. Judging areas included c-section rates, newborn complication rates, early elective delivery rates and more.
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Donna Johnson, M.D., chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, welcomed the rating saying that they strive to only provide the best care.
“Our care teams consistently advocate for the safety and well-being of our maternity patients and their babies. Our goal is to deliver compassionate and patient-first care during an exciting and cherished time in a family’s life. We strive to provide the highest quality maternity experience for every family. I am immensely proud of our care teams and know this is well-deserved recognition,” said Johnson.
According to a statement from MUSC, the hospital’s ranking has improved since last year, where they were rated as “Participated.”