CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Newsweek has included both UVA Health University Medical Center and Sentara Martha Jefferson in its list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals “spotlighting institutions that excel in providing exceptional care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period”.  Newsweek notes the ratings are based on three pillars: hospital quality metrics, results from patient surveys, and a nationwide online survey of hospital managers and medical professionals with knowledge about maternity hospitals.

Both UVA and Sentara Martha Jeff received 5-ribbon scores meaning both met 84% or more on both quality metrics and patient experience, and at least 71% reputation score in that nationwide survey. There is no “rank”, per se, just ratings that comprise either five ribbons or four ribbons and the two Charlottesville institutions are among 182 to get the highest distinction out of 444 considered.

“This incredible honor is well deserved for an amazing team of care providers,” said Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, the chief executive officer of UVA Health University Medical Center. “Our patients and their families benefit every day from our team’s dedication to serving families with both compassion and excellent care.”

“I want to thank and congratulate all of our colleagues across the medical center who help us deliver the best care to the families who put their trust in us,” said Paola Gehrig, MD, chair of UVA Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of so many families.”

Click here for Newsweek’s ratings.