ARLINGTON, TEXAS, March 8, 2024 – For the second time, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has been designated a Level III maternal care facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
“The designation from the state reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive maternal and infant care to families in our community. We’re proud of our team for their hard work and dedication in caring for families,” said Blake Kretz, FACHE, president of Texas Health Arlington Memorial.
A Level III maternal care facility provides comprehensive care for pregnant women, with programs focused on healthy pregnancies, including breastfeeding support, education and non-invasive therapies to prevent unnecessary C-sections, as well as medical and surgical treatments for complex obstetrical conditions. Recently, the hospital was also redesignated as a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for meeting the standards of care relating to the treatment of babies in North Texas. A Level III neonatal facility provides comprehensive care for infants born at all gestational ages and birth weights, with mild to complex critical conditions or medical problems.
In 2018, the state implemented the rating system for maternal care programs and NICUs to verify hospitals can provide care that leads to healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.
“This designation is a testament to the quality of care we provide to every mother who walks through our doors. Their health and well-being, along with their baby, is our top priority,” said Lori Bethel, director of Women and Infants Services at Texas Health Arlington Memorial.
About Texas Health Resources: Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. With a service area that consists of 16 counties and more than 7 million people, the system is committed to providing quality, coordinated care through its Texas Health Physicians Group and 29 hospital locations under the banners of Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Texas Health Harris Methodist and Texas Health Huguley. Texas Health access points and services, ranging from acute-care hospitals and trauma centers to outpatient facilities and home health and preventive services, provide the full continuum of care for all stages of life. The system has more than 4,100 licensed hospital beds, 6,400 physicians with active staff privileges and more than 28,000 employees. For more information about Texas Health, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.TexasHealth.org.