Newsweek, the esteemed American weekly magazine, has once again highlighted the University of Virginia Health University Medical Center as a leader in maternity care in its recent list of ‘America’s Best Maternity Hospitals’. This recognition marks the hospital’s sixth consecutive year of being acknowledged for its exceptional services to mothers and newborns. In 2024, the hospital celebrated the safe delivery of 2,415 babies, a testament to the dedication and efficiency of its expert healthcare team.
UVA Health University Medical Center’s consistent acknowledgement by Newsweek radiates from its seamless intertwining of compassionate and superior patient care. Wendy Horton, the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, elucidates this by acknowledging her unmatched team of providers whose devotion enhances the everyday experiences of their patients and their families. The medical center joins the ranks of just 182 hospitals nationwide to be awarded Newsweek’s topmost rating – five ribbons – in the field of maternity care.
The rostrum of healthcare professionals at UVA Health continues to deliver uncompromised patient care, instilling trust and confidence in the families they serve. As Dr. Paola Gehrig, Chair of UVA Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, puts it, the collective efforts of their team members positively impact countless lives. Newsweek’s rating methodology involves the assessment of institutional care throughout the stages of pregnancy, delivery, and later postpartum period. The rating showcases hospitals that excel in these areas.
In a continued commitment to enhance the care provided to mothers and babies, UVA Health University Medical Center is expanding its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The project, set to be completed in 2028, will add 40 additional beds to the current infrastructure, pushing the total bed count to 100. The expansion project symbolizes the hospital’s deep-rooted dedication to providing the best resources to the healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
The chief of UVA Health Children’s, Cindy Bo, acknowledges the hospital staff’s collaborative efforts in delivering the highest quality care to mothers and newborns. She anticipates that the NICU expansion will further equip the team with resources necessary for serving families not just from Virginia, but far beyond.