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Spectrum Health Pennock midwife wins Maternity Care Hero Award

Hastings midwife R. Renee Gaiski, CNM, was recently recognized as a Maternity Care Hero by the Economic Alliance for Michigan in conjunction with its new Maternity Care Project.

 

 

Gaiski has demonstrated dedication to maternity care and patient safety, innovation in her work, leadership qualities and overall going above and beyond the call of duty.

 

She has delivered just over 70 percent of the babies born at Pennock Family Birthing Center since 2017 and is one of just three individuals in Michigan to win the award among numerous nominees. 

 

Elizabeth VanSickle, Kyndra Leonard, Christine Scott, Cindy Piercefield and Kailey VanEngen, all registered nurses, nominated Gaiski for the respected award.  

“We nominated Renee for this award for a multitude of reasons. She is dedicated to the community, her patients and the practice of midwifery, provides evidenced-based, up to date information to the staff for continued education and sees her own patients throughout labor, which is a unique benefit of delivering at a smaller hospital,” Van Sickle said.

 

“I’ve been working with Renee since she began her career at Pennock as a nursing assistant. It’s wonderful to see her continue to advance her education in the area of women’s health and especially midwifery.”

 

 

“We are so proud of Renee and the rest of our Family Birthing Center providers for the excellent care they deliver to our patients,” said Julie Smalley, manager of the Spectrum Health Pennock Family Birthing Center.  

 

“We strive to provide the highest quality care for our mothers and newborns. The level of care Renee provides to her patients is exceptional. We are very proud to have her on the Pennock team.”//

 

Gaiski’s award comes on the heels of Spectrum Health Pennock hospital’s Family Birthing Center award from EAM, as it was recognized for excellence in maternity care and delivery outcomes. Spectrum Health Pennock was one of only 11 hospitals in Michigan to receive the award.

 

The Maternity Care Project provides details for each birthing center in Michigan, providing the mom-to-be invaluable information in making her choice for hospital maternity care.

To compare birthing centers go to www.eamonline.org/maternity.

 

Photo: Renee Gaiski, surrounded by friends and nominators (from left) Kyndra Leonard, Elizabeth VanSickle,  Gaiski, Christine Scott, Cindy Piercefield, Kailey VanEngen

 

 

 

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