 Hi, I'm Delia Passi, founder of the Women's Choice Award and former publisher of Working Mother magazine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million people contract infections in U.S. hospitals each year. In fact, medical errors are considered the third leading cause of death in America behind heart disease and cancer. So when choosing a hospital, patient safety should be an important consideration. For this reason, the Women's Choice Award is pleased to recognize this hospital for earning the Women's Choice Award as one of America's best hospitals for patient safety. This hospital earned the Women's Choice Award because of its superior performance in reducing infections and complications, and for its high patient satisfaction ratings, as reported by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. By carrying the Women's Choice Award, this hospital is also supporting a global mission to empower women to make smart healthcare choices for themselves and their families. Congratulations Winthrop University Hospital for earning the 2015 Women's Choice Award as one of America's best hospitals for patient safety.