EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED ON NEWSWEEK’S LIST OF AMERICA’S BEST MATERNITY HOSPITALS 2025

East Jefferson General Hospital’s inclusion on this list situates them as not only a premier birthing hospital in Louisiana but also a regional leader. 

LCMC Health is immensely proud to announce that East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025. The full award list, which was announced today, can be viewed on Newsweek.com.  

With a focus on delivering exceptional services throughout pregnancy, delivery, postpartum and lactation support, EJGH is dedicated to the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. EJGH’s commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes for our community is evidenced by their recent Birth Ready+ designation by the Louisiana Department of Health’s Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative. A highly collaborative team of skilled doctors, nurses and support staff work tirelessly to ensure that every expectant parent receives the personalized and comprehensive care they deserve. From prenatal education and birthing plans to postpartum recovery and newborn care, EJGH is committed to making every step of the journey as safe and comfortable as possible. 

 “We are thrilled that East Jefferson General Hospital has been selected by Newsweek for its America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 list,” said Paula Adamcewicz, RN Senior Director Patient Care Services at EJGH. “This prestigious recognition underscores the unwavering commitment of our healthcare professionals to provide high-quality maternity care. Thank you to Newsweek and Statista for this honor, and to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and to providing the best possible care for families welcoming new life into the world.” 

The America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 ranking awards the leading hospitals for maternity care in the U.S. based on:  

• Hospital Quality Metrics: Indicators relevant to maternity care were considered.  

• Patient Experience Surveys: Publicly available data from patient surveys was used to analyze the overall patient experience in the hospital.  

• Nationwide Online Survey: Healthcare professionals and hospital managers with knowledge about maternity processes e.g., neonatal and perinatal doctors, nurses, and midwives, were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals in the U.S.  

High-quality maternity care, provided from pregnancy through birth and postpartum, is key to the long-term health of newborns and women who give birth. Given that maternity care is a major component of healthcare, Newsweek and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, have partnered to identify America’s Best Maternity Hospitals in 2025. In a state where maternal and infant mortality rates consistently rank highest among the nation, EJGH’s work in this space is even more critical in ensuring infants and their mothers are safe and healthy.   

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