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Saint Peter’s University Hospital Earns Nine Women’s Choice Awards Key Practice Areas Recognized for Exemplary Standards of Care
January 26, 2023
New Brunswick, N.J. – January 26, 2023 – Saint Peter’s University Hospital has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. The award signifies that Saint Peter’s is one of the top healthcare providers in the country based on a review of almost 5,000 hospitals. Saint Peter’s was recognized in the following areas:
The methodology for the America’s Best Hospitals is unique in that it combines national accreditations, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results and hospital outcome scores with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. It is the only award recognizing excellence in patient services based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
“As chief caregivers of the family, women use the health system to care for their children, spouses, and parents, often putting their own health aside. Women tend to be very selective when choosing hospitals. Being able to take care of all of her healthcare needs in one place is important and time saving for her. We take pride in helping her choose with confidence by verifying the hospitals that are the very best at providing patient care. Since women represent the cornerstone of a family’s overall health, ensuring she has access to quality care at every stage can also lead to improved health for all,” said Delia Passi, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award.
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is certified as an advanced primary stroke center by The Joint Commission, demonstrating that the hospital has consistently met quality metrics and provided some of the best evidence-based care for its stroke patients. An advanced primary stroke center is the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating stroke and preventing or minimizing permanent brain damage to the patient.
Saint Peter’s Breast Center earned reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality evaluation program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Saint Peter’s Women’s Imaging Center, named as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, offers Hologic®Genius™ 3D Mammography™ which ensures greater clarity and detail, improving early detection of breast disease and other irregularities. Saint Peter’s cancer program was also recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program.
Saint Peter’s is the first hospital in New Jersey and second in the country to earn The Joint Commission’s Level IV Maternal Care Verification for delivering the highest level of comprehensive care for expectant mothers and newborns. Saint Peter’s is equipped to deliver all levels of care from low-risk pregnancies to the most complicated cases through its midwifery, obstetrical, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology services.
To learn more about the services offered at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, visit saintpetershcs.com.
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About Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s, which received its sixth consecutive designation as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020, is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology, head and neck surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. Saint Peter’s is the recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for the adult intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac progressive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a nationally recognized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction. The hospital offers a midwifery service and the brand-new state-of-the-art Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Visit saintpetershcs.com or call 732-745-8600.
About the Women’s Choice Award®
The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women's Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. Visit http://www.womenschoiceaward.com to learn more.
- 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
- Best Comprehensive Breast Care
- Best Hospitals for Cancer Care
- Best Mammogram Imaging
- Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
- Best Hospitals for Patient Safety
- Best Hospitals for Stroke Care
- Best Hospitals for Women’s Services
The methodology for the America’s Best Hospitals is unique in that it combines national accreditations, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results and hospital outcome scores with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. It is the only award recognizing excellence in patient services based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
“As chief caregivers of the family, women use the health system to care for their children, spouses, and parents, often putting their own health aside. Women tend to be very selective when choosing hospitals. Being able to take care of all of her healthcare needs in one place is important and time saving for her. We take pride in helping her choose with confidence by verifying the hospitals that are the very best at providing patient care. Since women represent the cornerstone of a family’s overall health, ensuring she has access to quality care at every stage can also lead to improved health for all,” said Delia Passi, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award.
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is certified as an advanced primary stroke center by The Joint Commission, demonstrating that the hospital has consistently met quality metrics and provided some of the best evidence-based care for its stroke patients. An advanced primary stroke center is the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating stroke and preventing or minimizing permanent brain damage to the patient.
Saint Peter’s Breast Center earned reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality evaluation program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Saint Peter’s Women’s Imaging Center, named as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, offers Hologic®Genius™ 3D Mammography™ which ensures greater clarity and detail, improving early detection of breast disease and other irregularities. Saint Peter’s cancer program was also recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program.
Saint Peter’s is the first hospital in New Jersey and second in the country to earn The Joint Commission’s Level IV Maternal Care Verification for delivering the highest level of comprehensive care for expectant mothers and newborns. Saint Peter’s is equipped to deliver all levels of care from low-risk pregnancies to the most complicated cases through its midwifery, obstetrical, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology services.
To learn more about the services offered at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, visit saintpetershcs.com.
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About Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s, which received its sixth consecutive designation as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020, is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology, head and neck surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. Saint Peter’s is the recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for the adult intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac progressive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a nationally recognized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction. The hospital offers a midwifery service and the brand-new state-of-the-art Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Visit saintpetershcs.com or call 732-745-8600.
About the Women’s Choice Award®
The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women's Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. Visit http://www.womenschoiceaward.com to learn more.