Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has recognized Pella Regional Health Center with a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care designation as part of a specialty care program.

Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community. Pella Regional was recognized for meeting the rigorous quality and cost selection criteria for maternity care set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.