LCMC Health announced that three of its hospitals, East Jefferson General Hospital, Touro, and West Jefferson Medical Center, have been recognized by national publications for excellence in maternity care.
West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) has been recognized as "High Performing" in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for maternity care from the publication. The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive routine maternity care. WJMC earned this distinction by excelling in key quality metrics, including newborn complication rates, C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, and lactation support.
Additionally, both East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) and Touro have been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026. This ranking identifies the leading 460 maternity hospitals across the United States. The evaluation is based on three pillars:
-Nationwide Online Survey: Recommendations from healthcare professionals and hospital managers
-Patient Experience: Results from patient satisfaction surveys
-Hospital Quality Metrics: Key performance indicators related to maternity care, such as elective delivery rates and infection prevention
“Touro’s inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals reflects the strength of its maternity care and the experience families rely on, including safe, high-quality care in an environment that supports families through pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care,” said Christopher Lege, MD, president and CEO of Touro.