According to Newsweek and The Leapfrog Group, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) has been named one of the best maternity hospitals in the State of Maryland. LHAAMC made the publication’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2021 list for demonstrating the highest performance in the United States in safety and quality of care for moms and newborns.

“It is truly an honor for Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center to be just one of 217 hospitals in the country to receive this recognition,” said Sherry Perkins, president of Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. “This award is made possible thanks to efforts by our physicians, nurse midwives, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and the entire team.”

“To be just one of three hospitals in Maryland to earn this award is no small feat,” said Dr. Mitch Schwartz, president of Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise. “This is a real testament to our staff for its hard-work, quality care, and dedication to our patients.”

Newsweek partnered with The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that monitors the quality and safety of hospitals, to compile the list of hospitals that demonstrate excellence in maternity care. To be recognized as a Best Maternity Hospital, healthcare organizations had to meet several standards that include:

• Low rates of early elective deliveries.

• Low rates of Cesarean (C-section) deliveries for first-time mothers delivering a single, full-term baby in the head-down position.
• When babies are delivered by C-section, using standardized techniques to prevent blood clots in new mothers.
• Low rates of episiotomies, or incisions made in the birth canal to aid in a difficult delivery and prevent tearing of the tissue.
• Testing babies for high levels of bilirubin, a substance that can highlight a baby is at higher risk for disabilities.

“Our families deserve the best,” said Monica Jones, chair of Luminis Health Women’s and Children’s services. “We’re here to create healthcare that’s easier, personal, and made for the communities that we call home. Hats off to our team for being 100% focused on the families we serve.”

Luminis Health wants to expand its nationally recognized obstetrics services to Doctors Community Medical Center. “Eight out of 10 mothers leave Prince George’s County for maternity care,” said Deneen Richmond, president of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. “Prince Georgians deserve accessible women’s health services. That’s why we will submit a certificate-of-need application to the Maryland Health Care Commission in April to bring these much needed services to our family, friends, neighbors, and community there.”

About Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) is located in Annapolis, Md., and serves an area of more than one million people. LHAAMC is a 349-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital. LHAAMC is nationally recognized for its joint replacement center, emergency heart attack response and cancer care. A leader in women’s services, LHAAMC delivers the state’s second highest number of babies annually and has a Level 3 NICU. LHAAMC is among just eight percent of U.S. hospitals to be designated a Magnet® hospital, the highest-level credential for quality patient care and nursing excellence. As a Most Wired® healthcare organization, LHAAMC is nationally recognized for using technology to enhance the patient experience. LHAAMC also holds an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. LHAAMC consistently receives awards for quality, patient satisfaction and innovation. To learn more, visit askAAMC.org.

About Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) is a network of medical and surgical services provided throughout Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County. In addition to being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high‐performing hospital in colon cancer surgery and heart failure, it is the only hospital in Prince George’s County on Forbes’ list of best midsize employers. Also, it earned Hospital Compare’s four‐star quality rating – the highest in Prince George’s County. For more information, visit DCHweb.org