Thomas Hospital only hospital in Alabama to be ranked as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report for Maternity Care
Fairhope, Ala. – Thomas Hospital, an affiliate of Infirmary Health, has earned recognition as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-24 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for Maternity Care. Thomas Hospital is the only hospital in Alabama to receive this recognition for providing high-quality labor & delivery services.
Thomas Hospital continues to be the area leader for delivering the most babies in Baldwin County. “Thomas Hospital’s birth center has been providing family-centered pregnancy, childbirth and after birth care close to home for over 60 years.
We are proud to earn this prestigious recognition from U.S. News & World Report,” says Ormand Thompson, President of Thomas Hospital. “Our compassionate and talented birth center staff and physicians go above and beyond to provide excellent care to the families in our community. They are committed to the highest level of quality and patient experience.” Thomas Hospital has also been recognized as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-24 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for Heart Attack, Colon Cancer Surgery and Knee Replacement.
Thomas Hospital offers the only open-heart surgery program in Baldwin County. Additionally, it also boasts the county’s only Commission on Cancer Accredited cancer program, Infirmary Cancer Care, with surgical, radiation, and medical oncology. Thomas Hospital is also home to Colony Rehabilitation Hospital, a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredited facility, which provides inpatient rehabilitation care for patients.
To help patients begin their search for care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals. According to U.S. News, a hospital high-ranked in maternity care must excel in caring for pregnant women in a variety of circumstances to be nationally ranked.
Infirmary Health comprises three acute care hospitals, one long-term acute care hospital, two post-acute rehabilitation facilities, more than 60 physician practice locations, two freestanding emergency departments and other affiliates. Infirmary Health’s vision is to be the FIRST CHOICE for healthcare in the region. It serves all counties along the Gulf Coast and offers the most advanced technology, comprehensive treatment and highest quality care close to home.
