ITHACA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently recognized Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca with a Blue Distinction for Maternity Care under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. The distinction is given to organizations that demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise, and better overall patient results in certain specialties. Cayuga’s distinction for maternity care demonstrates the expertise and […]
ITHACA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently recognized Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca with a Blue Distinction for Maternity Care under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. The distinction is given to organizations that demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise, and better overall patient results in certain specialties. Cayuga’s distinction for maternity care demonstrates the expertise and commitment to quality care for vaginal and cesarean-section deliveries. “I am deeply humbled by the expertise, dedication, and compassion demonstrated by our entire team,” Cayuga Medical Center’s Director of Maternal Child Health Brenda Lange said in a news release announcing the honor. “Their constant commitment to going above and beyond ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of safe, quality care.” Organizations with the Blue Distinction for Maternal Care have lower episiotomies, fewer elective deliveries, and lower cesarean births. Research shows that compared to other facilities, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients. Cayuga Health operates Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, and Cayuga Medical Associates and employs more than 3,100 people. It is clinically affiliated with Mayo Medical Laboratories, Rochester Regional Health for cardiac services, and the University of Rochester for neurosciences.