Ascension St. Vincent has been honored by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) for its dedication to infant and maternal health, earning the prestigious INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition. The accolade, awarded in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, highlights the hospital system’s commitment to best practices in maternal care.
The INspire program, funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, is designed to promote and implement best practice care for mothers and newborns throughout Indiana. It recognizes hospitals that excel in addressing key factors influencing infant and maternal health.
Several Ascension St. Vincent facilities received this distinction, including a location in Fishers and others throughout the state. These hospitals were acknowledged for their successful implementation of best practices in critical areas such as infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal hypertension.
“We are incredibly proud to receive this award from the Indiana Hospital Association,” said Kevin Speer, JD, Senior Vice President of Ascension and Chief Executive Officer of Ascension St. Vincent Indiana. “As a vital community resource, this hospital further expresses our commitment to the health and well-being of our communities and responding to the needs of individuals. This recognition highlights the dedication and hard work of our entire team in implementing best practices and providing exceptional care to all we serve.”
State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver emphasized the importance of collaboration in improving health outcomes. “The Indiana Department of Health remains focused on working with healthcare providers to improve outcomes for Hoosier moms and babies,” she stated. “We are grateful to have hospitals across the state support initiatives, such as the Indiana Perinatal Levels of Care and obstetrical emergencies training, that have contributed to improvements in both maternal and infant health.”
The Indiana Hospital Association, which represents more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health, and specialized hospitals in Indiana, continues to recognize healthcare providers making a significant impact in maternal and infant health care through the INspire program.