In 2024, Dignity Health French Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, California was recognized as one of the best maternity hospitals by Newsweek. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the hospital’s exceptional physicians and staff’s commitment to providing the highest standard of care for expectant mothers and their newborns.
The hospital’s Chief Nursing Executive, Julia Fogelson, expressed her pleasure at receiving this recognition and highlighted the dedication of the staff in delivering quality care. The evaluation for this recognition was based on three main data sources, including a nationwide online survey of healthcare professionals and hospital managers specializing in maternity care, medical key performance indicators related to maternity care, and results from patient surveys. With over 10,000 medical professionals participating, only 404 hospitals were recognized on the Best Maternity Hospitals 2024 list.
The Director of French Hospital’s Stollmeyer Family Birthing Center, Ingrid Rodriguez, expressed her excitement at receiving the award and emphasized the individualized, compassionate care provided by the hospital’s maternity unit. The Stollmeyer Family Birthing Center team focuses on quality and safety, ensuring that patients and their families receive top-notch care.
This recognition is a testament to Dignity Health French Hospital Medical Center’s commitment to excellence in maternity care and its dedication to providing exceptional services to expectant mothers and newborns. For more information about Dignity Health French Hospital Medical Center, visit dignityhealth.org/frenchhospital.
