Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital among the Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for 2023.
In addition, the Covington-based health system was singled out for distinction in nine areas. That includes being named a Best Hospital for patient safety, obstetrics, heart care, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, stroke care, minimally invasive surgery, mammography, and women’s services.
“These awards truly belong to the whole St. Tammany team,” said St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman. “It also reflects what we have long known: that a top-shelf team leads to satisfied patients – and that in turn leads to quality patient outcomes. That is a big part of why St. Tammany Health System continues to be the premiere healthcare destination for Northshore residents.”
In addition to patients’ willingness to recommend recognized hospitals, the 100 Best honor is based on assessments of a variety of areas, including doctor and nurse communications, responsiveness by staff to requests for help, room and bathroom cleanliness, providing recovery information, explanation of medications, and peacefulness of the room at night.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital, founded in 1954, was recognized in the “medium” hospital and health system category, one of four size-based categories in which the Women’s Choice Award is bestowed.