New York State Department Of Health Recognizes CMH
Published: July 5th, 2011

New York State Department of Health recognizes CMH

NORWICH – Members of Chenango County Health Department recently presented the Maternity Department of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital with a Certificate of Excellence.  The certificate recognizes the department for its 100% compliance with requirements under public health law mandating testing, reporting and recording of hepatitis B virus (HBV) status for all pregnant women and a minimum 90% birthdose rate of HBV vaccine given to all newborns.

“This program helps to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus and is a valuable partnership among CMH Chenango Memorial Hospital, New York State Department of Health and Chenango County Health Department,” stated Patty Roma, RN, Manager of the Maternity .Department.  

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