Houston Methodist West Hospital Recognized in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Houston Methodist West Hospital has been named a 2025 High Performing hospital for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition is part of the publication’s annual rankings of the nation’s top hospitals for maternity services, which are based on key factors like complications in newborns, birthing practices, and transparency regarding racial and ethnic disparities in care.
The U.S. News rankings aim to provide expectant parents with information to help them make informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. The High Performing designation, which is the highest level given, acknowledges hospitals that demonstrate excellence in these areas. Houston Methodist West earned this distinction for its dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to families.
“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Wayne M. Voss, chief executive officer at Houston Methodist West Hospital. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our team and our commitment to providing outstanding care to families.”
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Houston Methodist West Hospital, located in the Katy and West Houston area, is part of the renowned Houston Methodist health system. The hospital serves a growing community, offering a range of advanced medical services. It is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and patient-centered care.
In addition to its maternity services, Houston Methodist West provides specialized care in areas such as robotic and minimally invasive surgery, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer care, heart care, neurology, and neurosurgery. The hospital also offers a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which is equipped to care for premature or critically ill newborns. Other services include orthopedics, sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation, and 24/7 emergency care.
The hospital’s growing campus reflects its focus on innovation and its ongoing effort to meet the healthcare needs of the West Houston and Katy communities.
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For its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated 817 hospitals across the United States for their maternity care services. The rankings take into account key performance metrics, such as severe newborn complications and hospitals’ adoption of best practices for labor and delivery. Only about half of the hospitals evaluated received a Best Hospitals for Maternity Care designation, with a smaller group earning the High Performing distinction.
The rankings help guide families in choosing a hospital that offers high-quality, safe maternity care, and Houston Methodist West’s recognition highlights the hospital’s strong performance in these areas.
For more information about Houston Methodist West Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/west.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
