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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center recognized for higher quality in maternity care SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, WOODBRIDGE The Women’s Health Center at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent and widespread across maternal healthcare, primarily driven by socioeconomic status, geographic location, and implicit provider bia...

WATERTOWN — As part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, Samaritan Medical Center has been recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Maternity Care designation for the fifth consecutive year. Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent and widespread across maternal health care. Compared to similarly developed countries, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate, at about 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births, with the rate steadily increasing since 2000. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, non-...