Southwest Medical Center
Southwest Medical Center (SWMC) announced the arrival of the 2025 New Year’s Baby, Luna Maria Mendoza de La Cruz.
Born Jan. 1 at 4:48 p.m., Luna entered the world to Marta de La Cruz and Miguel Mendoza. This addition to their family weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 19.5 inches long.
Luna was delivered by OB/GYN physician Dr. Dennis Knudsen. To commemorate this special occasion, the family received a celebratory gift basket from Southwest Medical Center in honor of Luna being the 2025 New Year’s Baby.
The proud grandparents of baby Luna are Domingo Mendoza-Lopez, Maria Sacarillas-Ceprian, Manuela Zetino-Abrocio, and Nicolas Abrocio-de La Cruz. Luna’s name, which means “moon,” was chosen by her parents for its symbolic beauty and significance. This is their first child, making her arrival even more special.
Southwest Medical Center is known for its exceptional maternity care having delivered more than 753 babies in 2024 alone. Recognized for their commitment to excellence, SWMC was awarded the prestigious Blue Distinction®+ Award by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). This distinction underscores SWMC’s dedication to providing top-tier maternity care that prioritizes quality and cost efficiency.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Luna Maria Mendoza de La Cruz as our 2025 New Year’s Baby and to continue our legacy of providing exceptional care to growing families,” SWMC CEO Amber Williams said.
In addition to maternity services, SWMC offers free childbirth classes for expectant parents. These classes equip families with essential knowledge about labor signs, relaxation techniques and infant care. Topics such as breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are also covered, ensuring that newborns receive the best nutritional start in life.
For more information about Southwest Medical Center’s comprehensive maternity services or to register for the free childbirth classes, please contact 620-629-6328.
