IN West Mifflin Winter 2019 | Page 7

A milestone year for women and children Jeff erson Hospital earned the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval for Perinatal Care Certifi cation from the Joint Commission for its excellence in patient quality and care of expecting mothers and their newborns. It is the only hospital in Allegheny County with this recognition. And, it is one of only two hospitals in the region to earn the International Board of Lactation Consultants Care Award for excellence and level of support for breastfeeding families. “When most hospitals are closing their labor and delivery units, Jeff erson decided it was important to keep this care in the community for women and their families,” said Dr. David Logan, medical director of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Logan helps create miracles David Logan, MD, off ers comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care to women and their babies. He is highly skilled in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery for conditions like endometriosis. “Robotic surgical systems let us extend our hand movements into smaller, more precise movements,” Dr. Logan said. Along with 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion, and ergonomic design, robotic-assistance systems are aiding surgeons in cancer, gynecology, and other surgeries. These surgical techniques off er patients less trauma, smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recoveries. “With all the resources we have at Jeff erson,” Dr. Logan said, “there’s no reason any woman has to travel outside the community to get all the obstetrical and gynecologic care she needs.” DAVID LOGAN, MD, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CALL 412-DOCTORS OR VISIT AHN.ORG/JEFFERSON-LABOR-DELIVERY.