U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named numerous Ochsner Health hospitals as 2025 High Performing hospitals 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. Ochsner facilities across Louisiana, including one in Lafayette, earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as birthing-friendly practices, favorable rates for unexpected newborn complications, and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.