U.S. News & World Report has named numerous Ochsner Health hospitals as 2025 High Performing hospitals 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.
The following Ochsner facilities across Louisiana earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as birthing-friendly practices, favorable rates for unexpected newborn complications, and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures:
-Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist as listed under Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
-Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner in Kenner, La.
-Ochsner LSU Health-St. Mary Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
-Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, La.
"We are so proud of our Women's and NICU Services teams at Ochsner Health. Their dedication to guaranteeing the safety and welfare of both delivering mothers and newborn babies is unwavering," says Lisa Pellerin, MSN, FACHE, system vice president for Women’s Services at Ochsner Health.