DAILY NEWS CLIP: December 29, 2025

Hartford-based hospital honored for maternity care


Patch – Wednesday, December 24, 2025
By Michael Lemanski

HARTFORD, CT — A prominent hospital in Hartford has been tabbed by one publication to be a great place to have a baby.

That’s because Saint Francis Hospital has been named a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

“We are so honored that U.S. News & World Report recognized Saint Francis Hospital for the outstanding care provided by our maternity team,” said Valerie Powell-Stafford, president of Saint Francis Hospital. “This award underscores the dedication our team has to providing the highest quality care with a patient-centered, compassionate approach to families in our community.”

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