Baptist Health Floyd earns High Performing rating for Maternity Care from US News & World Report
NEW ALBANY, Indiana (Dec. 11, 2024) - Baptist Health Floyd has earned a High Performing rating, the highest possible, in US News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Just half of the hospitals evaluated for the 2025 ratings edition have been named Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
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. For the 2025 edition, 817 hospitals, an all-time high, submitted maternity data for evaluation. These public ratings assist expectant parents, in consultation with their doctors, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care for uncomplicated births.
"With a record-breaking number of hospitals evaluated, U.S. News’ 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings represent the most comprehensive resource yet for expectant parents," said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “High-performing hospitals showcase exceptional care for expectant parents, demonstrating significantly lower C-section rates and severe unexpected newborn complications compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.”
Hospitals rated “Best” for Maternity Care by U.S. News:
- Are 47% more likely to be designated as “Baby-Friendly” by Baby Friendly USA, indicating a hospital has taken important steps to support breastfeeding.
- Have C-section rates 22% lower compared with maternity care hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.
- Have severe unexpected newborn complication rates 44% lower compared with maternity care hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.
- Have episiotomy rates 33% lower compared with maternity care hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.
- Have breast milk feeding rates 12% higher compared with maternity care hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.
- Are 13% more likely to report race/ethnicity data for both C-section and severe unexpected newborn complications compared with maternity care hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This honor reflects our commitment to maternal safety, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care,” said Emily Banet, MSM, BSN, director of Women and Children’s Service Line at Baptist Health Floyd. “It stands as a testament to the dedication of our entire team, who are focused on creating a safe, compassionate environment for the families we serve. We are truly privileged to support our community and provide this exceptional level of care during one of life’s most cherished moments.”
So far through 2024, Baptist Health Floyd has delivered 1,109 babies.
In July Baptist Health Floyd received High Performing rating for colon cancer surgery and congestive heart failure.
"We are very honored to receive this designation from the US News and World Report. It’s an honored acknowledgement of the skill and dedication of our great Women’s and Children’s and the entire Baptist Health Floyd team to provide high quality, outcome and safe care and services close to home here in southern Indiana," said Baptist Health Floyd President Mike Schroyer. "I am very proud of our team, and appreciate their teamwork and compassion to provide high quality and safe care to our patients."
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