Parkland named a 2025 High Performing hospital for maternity care

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a provider of exceptional care DALLAS – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Parkland Memorial Hospital as a 2025 high-performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery services and submitting detailed data for analysis to the publication. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care team, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meet their family’s needs. Parkland earned a high-performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as severe unexpected newborn complication rates, birthing-friendly practices, and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures. “We are honored to receive the distinction of being named a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition is a direct reflection of the dedication, expertise, and compassionate care provided by our entire team at Parkland led by Elaine Duryea, MD,...