SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals. The annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in providing exceptional care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

The magazine’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals was determined through a rigorous evaluation process, incorporating a nationwide online survey of health care professionals and hospital managers with knowledge about maternity processes, results from patient experience surveys and hospital quality metrics from several sources with a focus on indicators relevant to maternity care.

“Our team in the Joyful Beginnings Childbirth Center recognizes the great responsibility they have when a family trusts us to bring their newborn into the world,” said Tammy Powell, president, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony. “They are driven to provide the best care throughout the entire birthing process. Knowing their work is validated by a prestigious organization like Newsweek is incredibly rewarding.”

Newsweek and its data gathering partner Statista awarded SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital its “four ribbon” recognition which represents quality metrics and patient experience scores greater than 79%, as well as a reputation score greater than 68%.

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital’s Joyful Beginnings Childbirth Center provides personalized options for delivery, including natural childbirth and highly-trained anesthesiologists, high risk care, surgical options if needed, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and much more.

For more information about SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Joyful Beginnings, go to: https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/oklahoma/st-anthony-hospital/labor-delivery-st-anthony-hospital-oklahoma-city