Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Named to 2025 Maternity Care Honor Roll
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Named to 2025 Maternity Care Honor Roll
The Honor Includes a Distinction of Superior Performance
December 3, 2025 - Hollister, CA –- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) is proud to announce it has been named to the Cal Hospital Compare’s 2025 Maternity Care Honor Roll for the third year in a row; a distinction awarded to hospitals that demonstrate exceptional commitment to safe, high-quality maternity care. HHMH received the distinction of Superior Performance and is ranked with only 54 other hospitals in the state with such a distinction.
The Maternity Care Honor Roll recognizes facilities that achieve low cesarean section (C-section) rates and demonstrate adherence to evidence-based maternity care practices that promote the health and well-being of parents and newborns. Inclusion on the list reflects the organization’s dedication to improving maternal outcomes and advancing equity in maternal healthcare.
“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Mary Casillas, CEO “This achievement underscores our team’s unwavering commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered maternity care for every family we serve.”
At Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, maternity care is supported by a team of clinicians, nurses, and support staff who work together to ensure families feel safe, heard, and cared for. Their efforts include:
- Providing family-centered, evidence-based labor and delivery practices
- Ongoing quality-improvement initiatives focused on reducing unnecessary interventions
- Offering personalized childbirth education, lactation support, and postpartum care
- Prioritizing maternal safety and equity so every family receives the highest standard of care
Being named to the Maternity Care Honor Roll reflects a broader initiative to improve maternal health outcomes statewide and nationwide, addressing disparities and ensuring all families receive equitable, safe, and high-quality care.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our care teams and the trust our community places in us,” added Karen Descent, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer. “We remain committed to advancing maternal health and supporting families during one of life’s most important moments.”
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital will continue advancing maternal health through innovation, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to the well-being of local families.
To learn more about the Maternity Care Honor Roll Program go to https://calhospitalcompare.org/programs/maternity-care-honor-roll/
About Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is a full-service, public agency hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing San Benito County community. HHMH offers hundreds of health services across multiple locations, including top-tier specialists, a modern Emergency Department, and a state-of-the-art Women’s Center. To learn more about Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation, please visit www.hazelhawkins.com.
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