Riverview Health earns Gold Cribs for Kids Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Certification for second consecutive year

In recognition of its commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, Riverview Health is proud to announce it has achieved certification as a Gold Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital for the second consecutive year. This distinction reflects the organization’s adherence to the rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

“Earning Gold Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital certification reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting our most vulnerable patients,” said Tammi Newcomer, Chief Nursing Officer at Riverview Health. “By modeling evidence-based safe sleep practices and empowering families with education, we are helping create safer environments for infants both in our care and at home.”

Cribs for Kids® is a national safe sleep initiative focused on reducing infant mortality through education, advocacy, and outreach.

“Sleep-related deaths are the leading cause of infant mortality, claiming the lives of approximately 3,400 infants each year,” said Michael H. Goodstein, M.D., neonatologist and medical director at Cribs for Kids®. “We know that caregivers often model what they observe in the hospital. By demonstrating safe sleep practices and providing education to families, hospitals play a vital role in helping reduce these preventable deaths. The Cribs for Kids® program recognizes hospitals that make this important commitment.”

“We are committed to ensuring that every newborn and infant at Riverview Health receives the highest level of care,” said Ashley Wilson, Director of Women’s Health Services at Riverview Health. “Our team has worked diligently to meet the requirements to earn this certification and underscores our dedication to providing safe sleep care for babies.”

Riverview Health is committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care that meets the unique needs of women at every stage of life. Through a skilled team of physicians, specialists, and care teams, the health system provides comprehensive women’s health services close to home. Empowering patients with clear information about their care options and guidance to make informed decisions remains a central focus of Riverview Health’s approach.

Dr. Bridget Hurry, Medical Director and practicing OB/GYN hospitalist at Riverview Health, notes: “A key part of advancing women’s health is empowering mothers with the knowledge they need to care for themselves and their babies. Safe sleep practices are a simple but critical step in reducing risk and ensuring healthier outcomes for families.”

For more information about Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, visit cribsforkids.org/hospitalcertification. For more information about Riverview Health’s maternity services, visit riverview.org/services/maternity.