Brenda Blankenship, Family Birth Suites Manager, Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt
Brenda Blankenship has been a driving force in improving maternal care at Pratt Regional Medical Center, particularly in reducing unnecessary C-sections for first-time mothers. Noticing the hospital’s high primary C-section rate of 41 percent, Blankenship partnered with the quality team to shift the birthing culture. By implementing advanced labor positioning and progression standards, PRMC has now achieved its lowest NSVT rate of 16 percent, well below the state average of 24.3 percent. Her leadership has prevented over 100 primary and 30 secondary C-sections, contributing to long-term health benefits for mothers and babies.