Several hospitals in our region recently earned Blue Distinction Center designation For higher overall quality and positive outcomes in maternity care.
Hospitals recognized by Highmark include Geisinger Medical Center, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Nason Hospital, Penn Highlands Dubois and Elk, Punxsutawney Area Hospital and Somerset Hospital.
They were rated on quality measures including their percentage of early elective deliveries, breast-feeding initiatives, and cost efficiency.
