Canopy Health, San Francisco Health Network Announce Collaboration that will Expand Hospital-Based Midwifery Access in San Francisco
"Through strategic expansion and partnerships,
ZSFG's Family Birth Center is home to the longest-standing hospital-based nurse midwifery practice in
"The ZSFG midwifery program is a great option for healthy women who want limited interventions and continuous support during labor and delivery, but still want to be in the vicinity of a medical physician in case of an emergency," said
The contract allows UCSF patients through
"We are pleased to see our partnership with
The Family Birth Center leads the state in multiple perinatal indicators, and the strong partnership between midwives and doctors has been integral to its success. Currently, one-third of the babies born at ZSFG are assisted by midwives at no additional charge.
"We see birth through a different lens," added
ZSFG is the only medical facility in
"As a practicing family doctor at both
"Studies show that access to comprehensive and holistic maternity care can help improve patient health outcomes for both mom and baby," added Burnich. "
Women who are interested in having a midwife-assisted delivery should talk to their healthcare providers first. ZSFG Family Birth Center services are available to women who are:
- SF Health Network members who get their care at one of the SF Health Network health centers, including the
Women's Health Center at ZSFG,Chinatown Public Health Center ,Maxine Hall , Potrero Hill,Silver Avenue , Southeast,Tom Waddell ,Castro Mission ,Ocean Park , or ZSFG Family Health Centers. - San Francisco Health Plan members who have chosen
SF Health Network's ZSFG for hospital services regardless of which program they are enrolled—Medi-Cal, Healthy San Francisco, orHealthy Workers . Canopy Health members who are privately insured through Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, orWestern Health Advantage .Anthem Blue Cross and Partnership Health Plan members who are enrolled inMedi-Cal and come to ZSFG for hospital services.
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For more information about ZSFG or midwifery services, please contact
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Learn more about the ZSFG Family Birth Center and midwifery programs at www.zsfgfamilybirthcenter.org or www.obgyn.ucsf.edu/san-francisco-general-hospital/midwifery-zsfg. Find a SF Health Network health center at www.sfhealthnetwork.org.
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