Advocate Health Care hospitals named among 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care' by U.S. News & World Report

Four Advocate Health Care hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of best hospitals for maternity care.

The list classifies the hospitals as "high performing," the highest level of achievement.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin are among 15 Advocate Health hospitals named to the list.

To be recognized as high performing by U.S. News, hospitals must excel in multiple quality metrics, including C-section rates, newborn complication rates, breast milk feeding rates and early elective delivery rates.

"This honor reflects the safe, high-quality care provided to families who are welcoming new babies into the world - one of life's most memorable and joyous moments," said Dia Nichols, president of Advocate Health Care. "We are proud of our physicians, nurses and teammates for their continued compassion, commitment to excellence and dedication to helping our patients live fully, from before birth and beyond."

U.S. News evaluated hospitals from across the nation that provide labor and delivery services. To earn the designation, hospitals must have C-section rates that are 26% lower and newborn complication rates that are 37% lower than unrecognized hospitals.

Earlier this year, 32 Advocate Health hospitals earned recognition on U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 "Best Hospitals" list - 30 adult hospitals plus Advocate Children's Hospital in Chicago, and Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte.