NEW: Newport Hospital One of Most "Baby-Friendly" Worldwide
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NEW: Newport Hospital One of Most "Baby-Friendly" Worldwide
UNICEF and the WHO designate those hospitals as "Baby-Friendly" that maintain an optimal level of care for breastfeeding and mother/child bonding. Newport Hospital earned the designation by maintaining a stringent set of criteria designed to promote infant health, especially educating and encouraging new mothers when it comes to breastfeeding.
Newport Hospital first received the WHO's honor in 2003, when they were one of only 40 hospitals in the U.S. to qualify. The hospital was pleased to once again be recognized. "Earning this re-designation was truly a team effort and is something all of us in the birthing center are committed to each and every day," said Debra Venancio, R.N., who is manager of maternal and child health at Newport Hospital. "Being recognized as Baby-Friendly means our mom and their families know that we maintain an environment that promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding."
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTFor more information about Newport Hospital's Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center, in addition to its classes and support groups, visit their website, www.newporthospital.org/birthing-center.
Check Out The Grades: Rhode Island Hospitals Report Card
South County Hospital
Wakefield, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: A
Spring 2013 Grade: A
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: B
Spring 2013 Grade: C
Memorial Hospital of RI
Pawtucket, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: B
Spring 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
*Not graded due to lack of publicly available data
Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: B
Spring 2013 Grade: B
Newport Hospital
Newport, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: C
Spring 2013 Grade: B
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: C
Spring 2013 Grade: C
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: C
Spring 2013 Grade: C
St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: C
Spring 2013 Grade: B
Landmark Medical Center
Woonsocket, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
Spring 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
*Not graded due to lack of publicly available data
Women & Infants Hospital of RI
Providence, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
Spring 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
*Not graded due to lack of publicly available data
Westerly Hospital
Westerly, RI
Fall 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
Spring 2013 Grade: Not Graded*
*Not graded due to lack of publicly available data
