Jefferson Abington Hospital Rated Among the Nation's Best for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

ABINGTON, PA (January 19, 2022) — U.S. News & World Report has recognized 237 hospitals nationwide, including Jefferson Abington Hospital, for their labor and delivery services as part of its inaugural Best Hospitals for Maternity list. Jefferson Abington Hospital’s maternity care is ranked as “High Performing.”

The Best Hospitals for Maternity methodology was based on an evaluation of data related to only uncomplicated pregnancies and five different factors: scheduled early deliveries, C-section rates in low-risk women, newborn complications, rate of exclusive breast milk feeding, and the option for vaginal births after a C-section. Unique to U.S. News, participating hospital profiles also include a variety of relevant information on services and amenities, like private rooms, valet parking and availability of child birthing classes.

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About Jefferson Health - Abington

Jefferson Health – Abington encompasses Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, PA, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital in Hatfield Township, PA, and seven convenient outpatient facilities located in Blue Bell, Elkins Park, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, Montgomeryville, Warminster and Willow Grove. More than 1,400 physicians are on staff at both Jefferson Abington Hospital and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. Jefferson Health - Abington is part of Jefferson Health and Jefferson, an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality, compassionate clinical care for patients, educating the health professionals of tomorrow, and discovering new treatments and therapies that will define the future of health care.