The Children's Hospital at Providence.

• Author: Slaten, Russ
• Position: INSIDE ALASKA BUSINESS - Brief article

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion has recognized the Children's Hospital at Providence for its commitment to continuous quality improvement in maternity care.

As part of the 2013 survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care, the Children's Hospital at Providence earned a 93 out of 100 score. Across Alaska, the average survey score was 82 and the national average score was 75. The Children's Hospital at Providence was one of 2,666 facilities that participated in the survey, representing 83 percent of facilities nationwide that provide maternity services.

The Center for Disease Control calculates scores for each facility based on...