New Birthing Center Builds on Hospital’s Strong Foundation
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Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, a not-for-profit, 101-bed facility located on the southeastern edge of Harnett County, has been helping families grow for more than 70 years. And thanks to a new Birthing Center, the hospital has done a little growing of its own.
“The Birthing Center has been designed to feel like home,” Ken Bryan, president and CEO, says. “And the best part about the center is knowing that family and friends are just down the street, so you can share your new love from day one.”
State-of-the-art birthing suites and private rooms provide complete comfort while maintaining the highest level of care – all on a floor dedicated to women’s and children’s services.
Experience counts, and at Betsy Johnson Regional, patients receive care from some of the best doctors and staff anywhere.
Each spacious, luxurious private suite is equipped to keep new mothers comfortable through labor, delivery and the recovery process. Special touches include a master bath and shower, sleeper sofa, glider rocker, television, DVD, VCR and stereo system.
Also special to the Birthing Center is the Nursery Viewing Area for siblings and family members. After a brief recovery period, new mothers and their babies are moved to a private room, with no disruption of high-quality care.
“Whether you are a first-time mother or an experienced parent, our goal is to make every birth a special one,” Bryan says. “We want our mothers’ stay to be as comfortable and pleasant as possible.”
This dedication to personalized attention combines with a level of medical technology, expertise and services that rivals many larger hospitals. For patients, that means an extraordinary health-care experience.
“The expertise and dedication of our highly trained staff is a reflection of the competitive quality of health care and acts as a source of pride to the county,” Bryan says.
One such example is the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Prior to opening the facility, residents were inconvenienced by the frequent 75-mile round-trip visits to the nearest rehabilitation unit. The numerous trips, extended travel time and increasing volume of patients ultimately led to the decision to create the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
The program improves the future health outlook for Harnett citizens by establishing healthy physical activity and nutritional practices. Risk factor reduction strategies and healthy lifestyle modification also help slow the spread of the cardiovascular disease.
“This is about providing services right here at home,” Bryan says. “This opening is a big step forward for Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in growing and expanding services for our patients.”
Story by Brandon Lowe
Photo by Jeffrey S. Otto
