A state health advocacy group has recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) for its efforts to improve maternal and infant care.
The Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (GaPQC) awarded NGMC in Gainesville, Braselton, and Habersham its Galaxy Award. This award recognizes the hospitals’ efforts to keep physicians, nurses, and healthcare workers current on the best practices in obstetrics. GaPQC believes that educating providers in the communities can positively impact patient care.
“Welcoming a new baby to the world should be a time only for joy. That’s why we are focused on delivering exceptional care to provide that peace of mind,” said Heather Standard, executive director for NGMC’s Women & Children’s Services.
NGMC, as a whole, also received GaPQC’s Alpha Award for its commitment to data transparency and accountability. GaPQC also recognized the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Braselton and Gainesville. The collaborative awarded them the Path to Excellence and Stellar Impact awards recognizing their efforts to advance positive health outcomes.
NGMC, owned and operated by Northeast Georgia Health System, received more awards than any other health system in the state.
“NGMC remains committed to reducing infant and maternal mortality rates,” said Mary Lou Wilson, women’s service line administrator at NGMC. “This achievement places us among the leading hospitals in Georgia dedicated to saving lives and setting new standards in perinatal care.”
GaPQC is a collaborative of obstetricians, midwives, public health professionals, and other stakeholders working to improve maternal mortality in Georgia. The group formed in 2012 to address Georgia’s continued ranking as one of the 10 worst states for maternal death. According to the group, Georgia has seen a decline in maternal and infant mortality rates over the past five years, but the rates remain above the national average.
