07-03-2025
St. Vincent recognized for infant, maternal health
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Ascension St. Vincent has been recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health.
Officials say the hospital has been recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for its commitment across all of its delivering hospitals to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program.
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Ascension St. Vincent officials say INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of Health's Safety PIN grant, was developed to implement the delivery of best practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and recognize hospitals for excellence in addressing key drivers of infant and maternal health.
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Ascension St. Vincent's Evansville location, alongside the Women and Infants Hospital, earned an INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition based on implementing 'best practices' in key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage and maternal hypertension.
'We are incredibly proud to receive this award from the Indiana Hospital Association,' said Kevin Speer, JD, Senior Vice President, Ascension and Chief Executive Officer, Ascension St. Vincent Indiana. 'As a vital community resource, this hospital further expresses our commitment to the health and well-being of our communities and responding to the needs of individuals. This recognition highlights the dedication and hard work of our entire team in implementing best practices and providing exceptional care to all we serve.'
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