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September 02, 2021
The American Heart Association presents multiple Achievement Awards for implementation of quality care for patients to Palmdale Regional.
![First baby born at Palmdale Regional "The Birth Place"](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Aiyana%20-%20First%20PR%20Baby.jpg?itok=AUlY6MVq)
August 24, 2021
Aiyana is the first baby to be born at 'The Birth Place' at PRMC.
August 24, 2021
Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care.
![Surgeons Wearing Masks](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/surgery_1.jpg?itok=P2F4CYKy)
April 29, 2021
Palmdale Regional Medical Center received an “B” grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital's achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
![Palmdale Regional Receives 2021 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Palmdale_Bariatric_Surgery.jpg?itok=I_ZMxsdw)
March 16, 2021
The award signifies that Palmdale Regional is in the top four percent of 4,542 U.S. hospitals reviewed.
![Palmdale Regional Medical Center Recognized for Higher Quality in Bariatric Surgery by Blue Shield® of California](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/PRMC_Blue_Shield_California_Blue_Distinction_Center_Bariatric_Surgery.jpg?itok=meS4kmwV)
March 11, 2021
Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes.
![Palmdale Regional Medical Center Recognized for Higher Quality in Bariatric Surgery by Anthem Blue Cross®](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/PRMC_Weight_Loss_Surgery.jpg?itok=994HCCtY)
January 14, 2021
Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes.
![Palmdale Regional Medical Center Earns a Grade 'B' for Patient Safety in Leapfrog’s Fall 2020 Hospital Safety Score](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/surgery_0.jpg?itok=a_IcpZa4)
December 14, 2020
Hospital recognized for its dedication to patient safety and protecting patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections.
December 08, 2020
Seven sponsored Medicare Shared Savings programs deliver high quality and demonstrate significant savings.
![Palmdale Regional Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/PRMC_Blue_Distinction_Hip_Knee_Replacement_Surgery.jpg?itok=vSHtFpA0)
September 17, 2020
Palmdale Regional Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Anthem Blue Cross for meeting the robust selection criteria for knee and hip replacements set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.