The Mother Baby Center locations at United and Mercy hospitals earn top ratings from U.S. News and World Report

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Dec. 05, 2023) — The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased to announce the Mother Baby Center locations in St. Paul and Coon Rapids have been named among the 2023-2024 Best Maternity Hospitals by receiving the designation of High Performing by U.S. News & World Report. The Mother Baby Center in Coon Rapids was one of only 73 locations nationwide to receive the new Maternity Care Access Designation, denoting the high-quality care provided in an area with otherwise limited maternity care resources.

“It is an honor to have U.S. News and World Report continue to recognize the hard work and dedication our teams pour into caring for patients in our Mother Baby Centers,” said William Wagner, MD, interim vice president, Women’s Health Services. “We take great pride in providing safe, high quality and compassionate care for our families throughout the childbirth journey.”

The High Performing designation is the highest award a hospital can earn from U.S. News and World Report’s national rankings for hospitals providing maternity care. To receive the High Performing designation, our Mother Baby Centers in St. Paul and Coon Rapids were evaluated on a number of measures such as:

• C-section rates in lower risk pregnancies
• Unexpected newborn complications
• Exclusive breast milk feeding rates
• Transparency on racial/ethnic disparities

U.S. News and World Report’s annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. 680 hospitals across the country that provide labor and delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies were evaluated for the 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Fewer than half of all hospitals that offer maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.

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Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.