St. Joseph Medical Center recognized for exceptional maternity care

Ratings from U.S. News & World Report single out hospitals offering high-quality labor and delivery services

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings.

The annual evaluation by U.S. News aims to help expectant parents and their doctors to make well-informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. For this year’s ratings, U.S. News evaluated nearly 817 hospitals that offer high-quality labor and delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies.

U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology relies on objective measures of quality, including rates of C-sections in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities. St. Joseph Medical Center’s exceptional performance in these areas led to its High Performing designation.

“This designation reflects our commitment to ensuring every mother and baby receives the highest level of support and care,” said Dr. Joel Baker, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Joseph Medical Center. “It is a testament to the incredible passion and expertise our maternity care team brings to the Berks region.”

St. Joseph Medical Center is the only hospital in Berks County designated as a Baby-Friendly^® USA hospital as part of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program recognizing hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother-baby bonding.

For more information about U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and to view the complete rankings, visit their website.

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