Maternity Programs Honored Nationally
Front row, (left to right) Michaela Nufer, Staci Cataldo, Kayley Merencsics, Kim Nielsen, Agatha Rogers, Kathy Wilcox, Brittany Bueter, Charlotte Johnson, Nancy Rodriguez, Emily Nickerson, Michele DeStefano Back row, (left to right) Lisa Blouin, Krista Wiens, Marci Killarney, Delores Troyer, Jessica Flory, Lauren Cox, Kathi Alderdice, Rachel Eby, Tammy Pickrell, Jessica Miller, Kelli Breden
Row 1: (left to right) Paula Barth, Andrea Portwood, Kathy Borkowski, Allison Campbell, Susie Ferrill, Lauren Rose, Melanie Artibani and Mercedes Carillo Row 2: Emily Collins, Emmy Ettl, Patty De Stefano, Sharon Couture, Mona Roberts, Mary Tuttle and Lisa Strong Row 3: Angie Dale, Ed Durbin, MD, Marsha Long, Kristyn Beaver, Jenny Scope, Anita Willis, Stacey Clay and Rebecca Allen
Elkhart General and Memorial Hospital’s maternity programs received the designation of Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care Program by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) designation signifies that both facility’s maternity programs met nationally established criteria by demonstrating expertise and a commitment to quality care during the delivery episode of care, which includes both vaginal and cesarean section delivery.
“This is a well-deserved award for which we have worked incredibly hard. Our reputation is built on quality and safety,” says Patty De Stefano, MSN, RNC, Director of Memorial’s Childbirth Unit and Mother-Baby Unit.
“Our team works tirelessly to assure our moms and babies have the best outcomes,” says Lisa Blouin, BSN, RN, Elkhart General Director of Nursing, Obstetrical Services. “This unsolicited recognition is affirmation that our maternity care throughout Beacon is top-notch!”
Additionally, both hospitals were designated as Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+), meaning they demonstrated both expertise and cost efficiency in delivering specialty care. This reflects what we already knew – our maternity staffs rock! Thank you for your excellent care to our moms and babies!
