South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns "Baby Friendly" Designation
Summary
Oceanside, NY, August 12, 2016 --( The designation - awarded by the World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Childrens Funds (UNICEF) via Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. (BFUSA) – has been won by only two hospitals on Long Island."In addition to being a WHO Baby Friendly hospital, we recently won recognition from the American College of Surgeons as a Trauma Center and have been approved for new surgical and OB/GYN residency programs by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).The Baby Friendly designation is a significant accomplishment that demonstrates our commitment to making certain that the newest members of the South Nassau family get off to a good start in life."While the process to earn the designation was demanding and rigorous, the time and effort that we put into it will translate to immeasurable returns as it relates to enhanced quality of care mothers and their newborns receive and the resulting decrease in morbidity and mortality associated with optimal breastfeeding," added Clara Mayoral, MD, chair of pediatrics."In addition to being a WHO Baby Friendly hospital, we recently won recognition from the American College of Surgeons as a Trauma Center and have been approved for new surgical and OB/GYN residency programs by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).