HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital announced today that they have achieved the Healthgrades 2013 Women’s Health Excellence Award™ according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare and connect with physician and hospitals. This recognition distinguishes HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital as top performing hospitals in women’s health by comparing performance, not only for maternity care and gynecological services, but also how women fared when treated for cardiology, orthopedic, stroke and other conditions.
“We are so proud of this recognition. It validates the hard work we’ve been putting into initiatives that improve the quality of care and support for women,” explains Kathy Bridge-Liles, Interim CAO of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida who has also served as VP of Women’s and Children’s Services. “Innovative technology along with the ongoing implementation of ‘best practice’ standards in women’s care, have worked tominimize pain, risk, and recovery times while improving outcomes.”
Healthgrades 2013 Women’s Health Excellence Award recipient hospitals have the potential to save women’s lives. Compared to hospitals that performed in the bottom 10% from 2009 through 2011, Healthgrades Women’s Health Excellence Award recipients as a group had a 55% lower mortality rate across eight conditions and procedures and a 21% lower complication rate across seven conditions and procedures.
“Women tend to fare worse than men in the treatment of significant medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, so it is important for women to understand their risks and select a hospital accordingly,” said Brad Bowman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “The Healthgrades 2013 Women’s Health Excellence Award recipients have demonstrated exceptional performance and a dedicated approach to delivering superior quality of care for women.”
To see the complete Healthgrades Women’s Health Report 2013: ‘Lean In’ When Making Healthcare Decisions to Get Your Best Outcome, including full methodology, please visit: www.healthgrades.com/quality.