SCL Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction continues to earn recognition for its maternity care.

For a second consecutive year, St. Mary’s ranked among the best maternity hospitals.

The ranking was based on a survey conducted by a national nonprofit and news magazine based on protocols to protect mothers and babies as well as low rates of C-section and early elective deliveries.

“We are honored to have been named as one of the best maternity hospitals for the second year in a row,” said Jenn Tuning, director of women’s and children’s services at St. Mary’s. “This designation means mothers and their babies can come to St. Mary’s to receive top-notch clinical care and an exceptional overall experience while staying close to home.”

The ranking also reflects the efforts of staff, Tuning said. “This recognition validates the hard work of our associates at SCL Health St. Mary’s.”

For more information about SCL Health St. Mary’s, log on to www.sclhealth.org/locations.st-marys-medical-center.