Maternity care award given to Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Austin, Albert Lea, and Red Wing

Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin and Albert Lea, and Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing are being recognized for outstanding achievement in attaining recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). This recognition is granted to healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise and commitment in providing high-quality maternity care services safely and effectively.

To achieve recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care, healthcare facilities must meet specific criteria established by BCBSA. These criteria encompass:

• Clinical quality
• Expertise and experience
• Maternity care practices
• Patient safety and satisfaction
• Efficiency and cost-effectiveness

“This recognition is a tribute to the relentless commitment and hard work of our staff, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure every patient receives the highest quality of care,” says Tina Rauenhorst, M.D., regional chairperson for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southeast Minnesota. “That dedication ensures our patients receive unparalleled maternity care and truly reflects our collective commitment and dedication to our patients.”

Mayo Clinic Health System’s OB-GYN programs provide surgical and nonsurgical care for women in all stages of life, from adolescence to pregnancy, to menopause and beyond. They see patients in person and virtually, including through the Mayo Clinic OB Nest program.