Amberwell Hiawatha has been named a 2025 Maternity Care Access Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious designation highlights hospitals that provide essential maternity services in underserved communities, ensuring continued access to critical care for expectant mothers.
Introduced last year, the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation recognizes healthcare facilities that play a vital role in preventing the emergence of maternity care deserts. Amberwell Hiawatha is among an elite group, with only 14% of evaluated hospitals nationwide achieving this recognition. In total, 118 hospitals across the country earned this honor for 2025.
“U.S. News awarded the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation to just 118 hospitals nationwide,” stated Jennifer Winston, a health data scientist at U.S. News. “These hospitals ensure continued access to critical maternity care services and demonstrate their dedication to closing the gap in maternity care deserts.”
The designation process evaluates hospitals based on a range of factors, including geographic isolation, the number of obstetric providers per 10,000 births, and hospital quality. Facilities must also meet strict quality benchmarks, such as rates of cesarean sections, severe unexpected newborn complications, and episiotomies.
Chelsea James, Director of Maternal Care at Amberwell Hiawatha, shared her thoughts on the recognition: “This designation reflects our team’s commitment to providing exceptional care for mothers and babies in our community. We are proud to be a trusted resource for maternity care and will continue to ensure that every family we serve has access to the high-quality care they deserve.”
Amberwell Hiawatha offers a personalized maternal care experience designed to meet the unique needs of mothers and babies. Highlights of the program include one-on-one attention from experienced nurses, advanced certifications, a secure maternal care unit, on-site services, and thoughtful touches like a celebratory dinner after delivery.
This recognition underscores Amberwell Hiawatha’s dedication to high-quality maternity care and its role in supporting the health and well-being of the community.
For more details, explore the U.S. News & World Report rankings under “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.”
