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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center was named the highest-rated hospital in Acadiana for maternity care, earning five ribbons from Newsweek
LAFAYETTE, La. - Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (Ochsner LGMC) has been named among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek for excellence in providing high-quality care to mothers and newborns. Delivering more babies than any other hospital in the region, Ochsner LGMC received the highest possible rating of five ribbons – standing out as the only hospital in Acadiana to achieve this distinction. Delivering more babies than any other hospital in the region, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center was named the highest-rated hospital in Acadiana for maternity care, earning five ribbons from Newsweek—the top score awarded.
This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in providing exceptional care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.
“This distinction reflects exceptional performance across a range of quality measures, including neonatal outcomes, patient experience, and adherence to best practices in maternity care,” said Al J. Patin, CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. “We are incredibly proud of our women’s services team and every team member who supports birthing services. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful difference for mothers, babies, and families across Acadiana.”
The America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 ranking awards by Newsweek and Statista are determined through a rigorous evaluation process, incorporating a nationwide online survey of healthcare professionals and hospital managers with knowledge about maternity processes, results from patient experience surveys, and hospital quality metrics from several sources with a focus on indicators relevant to maternity care.
For more information about Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and its women’s services, please visit ochsner.org/OLGMCbabies. For resources for expecting and new parents, please visit ochsner.org/newmom .
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About Ochsner Lafayette General
Ochsner Lafayette General has more than 5,500 employees and serves 220,000 patients per year. The organization includes Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (Ochsner LGMC); Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital; Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital; Ochsner St. Martin Hospital; Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics (Ochsner UHC); Ochsner Acadia General Hospital; Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital; Ochsner American Legion Hospital; and several clinics, urgent cares and professional centers. Ochsner LGMC is the only Level II Trauma Center in Southwest Louisiana. Both Ochsner LGMC and Ochsner UHC are major teaching hospitals, providing graduate medical education across many disciplines. To learn more, visit Ochsner.org/Lafayette.
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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 13 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for four consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2024, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 40,000 dedicated team members and over 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.
