AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This distinction is the highest honor awarded in the publication’s annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study, now in its fifth year.
Since 2021, U.S. News & World Report has evaluated hospitals providing labor and delivery services based on data they submit. For the 2026 edition, about 900 hospitals nationwide participated in the evaluation process. The ratings are designed to help expectant parents make informed decisions about maternity care options with their healthcare providers.
“All expectant parents deserve exceptional care when welcoming their newborns. This designation from the globally recognized U.S. News & World Report affirms that our Birth Center team has proven to consistently provide safe, reliable and expert care throughout all stages of our patients’ labor and delivery experiences,” said Raimonda Shelton, chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission.
The hospital received its High Performing status based on criteria including C-section rates among lower-risk pregnancies, rates of severe unexpected newborn complications, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, and other birthing-friendly practices.
“Hospitals designated as a U.S. News Best Hospital for Maternity Care are national leaders. This recognition means they are consistently hitting crucial patient safety benchmarks compared to other hospitals,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “It’s a clear signal to expectant parents about where the highest standards of care are being practiced – when parents see this designation, they can be assured they are choosing a hospital dedicated to exceptional, evidence-based maternity care.”
For additional details on the rankings and information about maternity care options, readers can visit Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
AdventHealth Orlando, located in Orlando, Florida and founded in 1908, serves as both a pediatric facility and a training hospital under current president Terry Shaw.
