Parkland Health Center Named to U.S. News 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Farmington, Missouri – December 10, 2024 − U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Parkland Health Center as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.
Parkland Health Center is located in Farmington, MO.
U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery services and submit detailed data to the publication for analysis. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care team, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meets their family’s needs.
Parkland Health Center earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as severe unexpected newborn complication rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
"We're so proud of the work we do for our community," said Michele McKee, vice president of Women & Infants for BJC HealthCare. "Providing the highest quality care for mom and baby is what our talented team does best."
U.S. News evaluated 817 hospitals from across the United States. Only half of all hospitals evaluated for U.S. News' 2025 ratings edition have been recognized as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
"The hospitals recognized by U.S. News as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care showcase exceptional care for expectant parents," said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. "These hospitals demonstrate significantly lower C-section rates and severe unexpected newborn complications compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News."
The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
"Each new mother no doubt feels many things during her pregnancy - excitement, anticipation and maybe a litte anxiety," said Annette Schnabel, president of Parkland Health Center. "At Parkland Health Center, our dedicated physicians and staff will walk beside each mother every step of the way, from initial appointments to labor and delivery to ongoing care after that beautiful baby arrives."
For more information, visit Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
Giving birth is one of life’s major milestones – welcoming new life and possibilities into the world. It’s also an opportunity for a woman to discover her own strength and abilities on her journey toward motherhood.
Empowering Expectant Moms
At Parkland Health Center, we witness the extraordinary capabilities of expectant moms every single day. We’re here – as a partner, advocate and guide – to empower and support each patient on her pregnancy and childbirth journey. We take pride in providing exceptional prenatal and maternal care, while actively listening, responding and engaging with our patients throughout the process.
…with Individualized Support
Our extensive team of physicians, nurses and support staff are committed to understanding each patient’s needs and expectations to ensure the best pregnancy and childbirth experience for both mom and baby. From our prenatal care to our labor and delivery services, we offer specialized, customized support to every patient and promise to be there every step of the way.
…and Quality Care, Close to Home
As a member of BJC HealthCare – one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States – we share BJC’s mission of improving the health of the people and communities we serve, delivering quality care close to home. This also means we have the support and access to advanced care and specialists whenever needed. It’s peace of mind and confidence knowing you and your baby are in good hands.
Experience the Difference for Yourself
Come see why so many expectant moms choose Parkland Health Center for their pregnancy and childbirth needs. Schedule an in-person tour of our Childbirth Center or take the virtual tour anytime from the comfort of your home. Learn more about our medical services, providers, tips for a healthy pregnancy, and what to expect with childbirth: