Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News &amp; World Report, marking the fifth consecutive year the hospital has received this honor. The hospital was also recognized as a Maternity Care Access Hospital for its essential role in serving underserved communities at risk of becoming maternity care deserts. 

Only 147 hospitals – representing just 16% of all evaluated hospitals – earned this distinction for their critical contributions to maternity care access.The recognition reflects strong performance in quality measures including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates and birthing-friendly practices.

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 </figure>By Bill Kueser Ascension Via ChristiVia Christi Hospital in Manhattan has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News &amp; World Report, marking the fifth consecutive year the hospital has received this honor. The hospital was also recognized as a Maternity Care Access Hospital for its essential role in serving underserved communities at risk of becoming maternity care deserts. Only 147 hospitals – representing just 16% of all evaluated hospitals – earned this distinction for their critical contributions to maternity care access.The recognition reflects strong performance in quality measures including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates and birthing-friendly practices.

Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan Named Best Hospital for Maternity Care