Salinas Valley Health Recognized as 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

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December 20, 2024 − U.S. News & World Report has named Salinas Valley Health a 2025 Best Hospital for Maternity Care, a prestigious recognition that highlights excellence in delivering high-quality care for expectant mothers and their families.

U.S. News evaluates hospitals nationwide based on objective quality measures, including cesarean delivery rates, early elective delivery rates, routine vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) rates, commitment to equity and the availability of advanced maternal and newborn care. The recognition places Salinas Valley Health among an elite group of healthcare providers committed to maternal health excellence.

"We are proud to offer our Central Coast community a high performing medical center to deliver their babies and also a network of advanced support services for maternity care,” said Allen Radner, MD, Salinas Valley Health President/CEO.  “This award is a testament to the dedication of our skilled obstetricians, maternity care physicians, nurses, and entire maternity team who ensure every patient experiences exceptional care during one of life’s most important journeys."

Salinas Valley Health Delivers Nationally Recognized Maternity Care

• Comprehensive Maternity Services: Offering personalized care plans, advanced prenatal care, labor and delivery options, and postpartum support.
• Commitment to Safety: Adherence to evidence-based practices that prioritize the health and safety of both mothers and newborns.
• Innovative Practices: Access to advanced technology, high-risk pregnancy care, and specialized support for a variety of birthing preferences.
• Focus on Family-Centered Care: Recognized as Baby Friendly designated hospital, providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes bonding, breastfeeding support, and educational resources for new parents.

“This recognition highlights not just our clinical expertise, but also the care and compassion we extend to every patient and their family," says Julie Vasher,DNP, RNC-OB, APRN-CNS, Salinas Valley Health Perinatal Services Director. "Our staff prioritize each patients’ preferences so they can have the best birth experience possible. The team also provides parents with valuable resources and training to support the successful transition to a home environment."

Maternity Care at Salinas Valley Health includes private rooms, childbirth classes, pre-delivery tours, breastfeeding and lactation consultants, perinatal and postpartum depression screening and services, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Perinatal Diagnostic Center, both operated in partnership with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.