Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital Recognized on Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023 List
June 01, 2023
Recognized as the ONLY of its kind in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, LA — Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023”, the ONLY of its kind in Lafayette. This five-ribbon award places the hospital among 159 other hospitals nationwide for providing the highest quality care. The awards list was announced on May 10th, 2023 and can be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
"This recognition is a true testament to the work of our multidisciplinary team who provide exemplary care on a daily basis,” says Stephanie Manson, President Our Lady of Lourdes Health. “It is our honor to extend the healing ministry of Jesus to those entrusted to our care, and we are dedicated to delivering top-notch patient experience, safety and outcomes.” The “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023” award presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider invited over 10,000 medical professionals to participate and used three data sources for the evaluation:
- Nationwide online survey – over 10,000 health care professionals and hospital managers with knowledge about maternity processes such as neonatal and perinatal doctors, nurses and midwives were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals in the U.S.
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) – medical key performance indicator data relevant to maternity care.
- Patient satisfaction surveys - results from patient satisfaction surveys including staff communication and responsiveness were considered.
“We are humbled by this esteemed distinction. Our exclusive, stellar services set us apart,” says Senior Director of Women’s Services at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Alesha Alford, DNNP, RNC-OB. “From a Pregnancy Navigator to guide moms-to-be during their pregnancy journey to the area’s only Level III Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), our team provides comprehensive care to infants born at all gestational ages and birth weights. We are here through all maternity.”
About Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, founded in 1983, continues its tradition of providing specialized healthcare services for Acadiana’s women and children. The hospital is one of the largest birthing centers in the state with an array of women’s and children’s services. Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s, home to Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU and the area’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. We provide a full spectrum of comprehensive pediatric services with access to more than 300 pediatric specialists to serve our region’s need for specialized pediatric care. Discover more at LourdesRMC.com.