Avatar International Inc. Announces FMCH is a National Award Recipient for Five Star Service in Obstetric Care for 2006

Fort Madison Community Hospital, in Fort Madison, Iowa has been named a National Award winner in healthcare service quality for Five Star Service Obstetric Care 2006 by Avatar International Inc., a leader in healthcare research and consulting. This award is based on the results of the hospital's 2006 Obstetric Care patient surveys.

In making the announcement, Dr. Michael Everett, Avatar Founder and CEO said, "All medical centers in the U.S. expend significant energy improving the quality of care and the patient experience. Given such competition, Fort Madison Community Hospital and its staff are to be applauded for being a top performer. It is a remarkable achievement to be the best performer in Obstetric Care in the United States."

In accepting this award, C James Platt, CEO of Fort Madison Community Hospital, said, "Obstetrics is one of our fastest growing departments and a lot of time and energy has been invested to provide top quality care and an overall positive experience. I commend our entire staff for making this achievement possible."




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