HSHS St. John's earns Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - HSHS St. John's Hospital has earned Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

It is a national recognition for hospitals that provide excellent care to mothers and babies before, during, and after birth.

St. John's first earned the certification in 2023.

"This achievement tells families that they can trust us with their most precious moments," said Jennifer Garnica, MHA, BSN, RN, HSHS Central Illinois Market Chief Nursing Officer. "It reflects our commitment to not only providing outstanding clinical care, but also creating a supportive, compassionate environment where parents feel informed, respected and empowered."

The Joint Commission is a nonprofit that evaluates more than 24,000 health organizations, public health agencies and health ministries worldwide on quality and patient safety and care.

"Having a baby is one of life's most important moments, and parents deserved to feel safe, supported and heard every step of the way, said Kaitlyn Schmidt, MHA, RN, Nurse Manager, Women and Infants, HSHS St. John's Hospital. "This certification reflects the dedication of our nurses, physicians and care teams who work together to provide personalized care to every family we serve."

Advanced Perinatal Care Certification ensures: