HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” annual study, now in its fifth edition.
According to U.S. News, the ratings are intended to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care providers, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meet their family’s needs. For the 2026 edition, approximately 900 hospitals nationwide submitted maternity data for evaluation.
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates and birthing-friendly practices, among other measures.
“We are proud to be recognized as a high-performing maternity care provider by U.S. News & World Report. This achievement reflects our commitment to growing obstetric services across our integrated academic medical center that provide a personal, compassionate maternity care and birth experience,” said Richard Legro, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “From routine pregnancies to the most complex cases, our team is poised to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for both mother and baby.”
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center provides a full range of women’s health care and maternity services and access to the latest technological advances, clinical protocols and innovative research. This includes the Complex Fetal Care Center, the region’s only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and specialized programs including cardio-obstetrics and postpartum therapy. The Labor and Delivery Unit is located in Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Children’s Hospital is the region’s most comprehensive pediatric facility, delivering exceptional care and advanced treatments to children with complex medical conditions.
For more information about U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” and to view the complete rankings, visit the U.S. News website.