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St. Luke's Hospital Earns 2015 Women's Choice Award®

St. Luke's is recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Cancer Care and Obstetrics and is recognized as one of America's Best Stroke Centers and Breast Centers.

Chesterfield, Mo., August 28, 2015 - St. Luke's Hospital has earned the 2015 Women's Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Cancer Care and Obstetrics and as one of America's Best Stroke Centers and Breast Centers.

WomenCertified Inc., an advocate for female consumers, created the national Women's Choice Award program.

"We are honored to receive this recognition for being a top hospital choice for women and for providing exceptional gender-sensitive healthcare," said Christine M. Candio, RN, FACHE, St. Luke's Hospital president and chief executive officer. "As St. Louis' exclusive Spirit of Women hospital, women know we are committed to helping them take action for their health and the health of their families."

According to WomenCertified, the Women's Choice Award is based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what women really want when it comes to treatment and a quality hospital experience.

"We have found that recommendations are the single most important consideration used by women in selecting a hospital," said Delia Passi, WomenCertified CEO and founder. "By letting women know which hospitals in their area are among America's best, we are able to help them make better healthcare choices."

About St. Luke's Hospital:
St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. is a regional healthcare provider committed to improving the quality of life for patients and the community. The 493-bed, not-for-profit hospital offers care in over 60 specialty areas and serves the region from its network of more than 25 locations across the greater St. Louis area. St. Luke's is the only St. Louis hospital recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals™ by Healthgrades® (2007-2015).

About the Women's Choice Award® :
The Women's Choice Award sets the standard for helping women make smarter choices by collectively identifying the brands, products and services most recommended and trusted by women - those that deliver a customer experience worthy of their recommendation. Awards are based on surveys of thousands of women, as well as research conducted in partnership with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania on what drives the consumer experience for women versus men. As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified Inc., home of the Women's Choice Award , created the first national award based on the ratings and preferences of women to provide them with a collective voice. Women can make their preferences heard and be part of the mission toward a million voices strong by visiting the Women's Choice Award's official website and joining the network.

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
St. Luke's Hospital:
Megan Donovan, APR
314-576-2373
314-823-1874 (pager)
megan.donovan@stlukes-stl.com

232 S. Woods Mill Rd.
Chesterfield, Mo. 63017
stlukes-stl.com/newsroom

Women's Choice Award:
Madelyn Martinez
Phone: 954-922-0846
mmartinez@womencertified.com