Bronson Hospitals Receive Gold Designation for Quality Improvement in Maternal Health
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bronson Battle Creek and Bronson Methodist Hospitals have achieved the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM) Gold Quality Improvement Designation. This is a distinguished honor recognizing both hospitals for continuously improving care for mothers and babies. A total of 26 hospitals earned gold status.
“The Bronson BirthPlace – with locations in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo – has long been recognized as a leader in the care of pregnant patients and their infants,” said Carol Fuller, Director of Bronson Women & Children’s Services. “This recognition for quality reflects the dedication and effort of our entire organization to provide the highest level of care to all of our patients.”
MI AIM collaborates with birthing hospitals to reduce deaths and serious health issues among patients by implementing special safety practices. These practices target key concerns such as reducing unnecessary C-sections, managing severe bleeding, controlling high blood pressure and preventing infections during pregnancy. In addition, it collaborates with hospitals to provide clear guidelines, necessary tools, staff training and practice drills to effectively prevent and handle serious maternal health complications.
About the Bronson BirthPlace
Bronson is the leading birthing center in southwest Michigan and is nationally recognized for quality and safety. In 2023, more than 4,000 babies were born at the Bronson BirthPlace, which has locations in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.
At the Bronson BirthPlace, all families are surrounded by an exceptional care team and enjoy the comforts of private, spacious rooms with secured access for privacy and safety. They also have peace of mind knowing where they deliver their baby is connected to the region’s only Children’s Hospital and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additional resources after birth include support from breastfeeding consultants, donor breast milk from Bronson Mothers’ Milk Bank and family-centered education classes.
About The Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM)
The Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) is a nationwide program that focuses on improving the safety and quality of care for mothers during childbirth. It does this by engaging hospitals and healthcare providers to work together to enhance women's health in labor and delivery settings.
