Crouse Health Named “High Performing in Maternity Care” Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Crouse Health has been recognized as a “High Performing in Maternity Care” hospital in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings, the highest distinction awarded for maternity services. Crouse is the only hospital in the area to receive this designation, underscoring its leadership in both high-risk and low-risk obstetrical care.

With an average of 3,800 births annually, Crouse delivers more babies than any other hospital in the region. The U.S. News designation reflects strong performance across a range of quality indicators, including:

• NTSV (low-risk, first-birth) cesarean section rates
• Severe unexpected complications in term newborns
• Exclusive breastfeeding rates
• VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) rates
• Early elective delivery and episiotomy rates
• CMS “Birthing Friendly” designation
• Transparency in race and ethnicity data reporting

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a national leader in maternity care,” said Crouse CEO Seth Kronenberg, MD. “This designation reflects the dedication of our entire maternity team—physicians, nurses, midwives, and support staff—who work tirelessly to ensure the safest and most compassionate care for every mother and baby we care for.”

The U.S. News rankings are based on objective measures of quality, including clinical outcomes, patient experience, and hospital practices that support safe and equitable care.

The nearest other hospitals recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care are located in Rochester and Cortland, making Crouse’s recognition especially meaningful for families in Central New York.

For more information about maternity services at Crouse Health, visit crouse.org/maternity.

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