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Mercy Birth Centers Achieve Recognition in 2026

The healthcare community is buzzing with excitement as Newsweek has officially ranked Mercy's birth centers as some of the best maternity hospitals in the United States for 2026. This prestigious accolade covers locations across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, highlighting the excellence of care provided by Mercy in these regions. Dr. Todd Glass, a leading physician at Mercy Obstetrics, expressed immense pride in the recognition, affirming that there’s no greater privilege than assisting families as they welcome new life into the world.

Unmatched Excellence in Maternity Care

With six Mercy hospitals making the annual Newsweek list, the organization ranks higher than any other healthcare system in the specified states. Hospitals in Jefferson, Southeast, Springfield, and St. Louis in Missouri, as well as Mercy birthplaces in Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma City, have been recognized for their outstanding maternity services. This success underscores Mercy's commitment to setting a high standard for maternity care in the communities they serve.

The ranking methodology utilized by Newsweek evaluates several critical factors that contribute to hospital performance. These are based on hospital quality metrics, patient experiences, and reputation scores derived from public sources and recommendations from distinguished maternity care professionals, including neonatal specialists, perinatal doctors, nurses, and midwives.

Comprehensive Maternity Services

Mercy is dedicated to providing a wide range of maternity services that encompass everything from preconception planning to delivery and postpartum care. Families can access a variety of services such as fertility care, infertility treatments, prenatal checkups, management of high-risk pregnancies, genetic counseling, and natural childbirth options. This comprehensive approach ensures that all medical needs are seamlessly addressed, with experts available across the Mercy health system ensuring referrals and additional care as needed.

Patients and families interested in learning more about these services can explore the Birthplace section on the Mercy website, which provides an opportunity to tour a local Mercy birth center.

About Mercy Health System

Mercy stands as one of the 15 largest healthcare systems in the United States, serving millions each year. Renowned for exceptional patient experiences, as acknowledged by NRC Health, Mercy operates over 55 acute care and specialty hospitals, alongside various urgent care locations, imaging centers, and pharmacies. With more than 1,000 physician practice locations and a dedicated team of over 5,000 medical professionals and caregivers, Mercy exemplifies its mission by fostering a robust network of care across the states it serves: Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

In the fiscal year 2025 alone, Mercy provided over half a billion dollars in charitable care and community benefits, solidifying its role as a healthcare leader committed to the well-being of its communities.

As maternity care evolves, Mercy continues to lead through its innovative practices and compassionate services, ensuring that every family receives the best possible start.