Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Named a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

Annapolis, MD — Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) has once again been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious designation highlights LHAAMC’s commitment to delivering high-quality care for expectant parents and their growing families. 

“Since arriving at Luminis Health this fall, I have been impressed and inspired by our physicians, nurse midwives, nurses, nurse practitioners, technologists, and the entire care team for their dedication to delivering high-quality maternity care,” said Catherine Maloney, Luminis Health’s chief operating officer and president of LHAAMC. “It’s clear to me that our caregivers don’t just provide care, they uplift families and strengthen our entire community.”

This recognition comes during the 30th anniversary of the Clatanoff Pavilion, a cornerstone of maternity care at LHAAMC since its opening in 1995. Over the past three decades, the Thomas J. Frank Family Birth Center has welcomed roughly 150,000 babies, becoming a trusted and cherished place for families across the region.

U.S. News evaluated 899 hospitals from across the United States for its latest ratings. Hospitals were evaluated on objective measures on quality, including:

• C-section delivery rates
• Severe unexpected newborn complication rates
• Rates of routine vaginal birth after c-section
• Implementation of best practices to support breast milk feeding
• Exclusive breast milk feeding rates
• Whether each hospital met new federal criteria for “birthing-friendly” practices
• Reporting on outcome disparities
• Episiotomy rates

“We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s top-performing maternity hospitals,” said Dr. Monica Jones, System Chair for Luminis Health Women’s and Children’s Services. 

“This achievement speaks to how well our teams work together across the system to provide consistent, reliable care. At the heart of our approach is a deep commitment to patient preferences and shared decision-making. By listening closely to the patients and families we serve and engaging them as partners, we are able to provide culturally customized, respectful maternal care. These elements—safety, reliability, and personalization—come together to drive better outcomes for all.” 

In addition to its Maternity Care recognition, LHAAMC was recently named a High Performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report in seven specialties for common procedures, including cardiac care, cancer services, and orthopedics. These accolades further reinforce LHAAMC’s role as a trusted leader in delivering exceptional, comprehensive care to the communities it has served for more than 120 years.