Phelps Hospital has been named as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2026. This prestigious accolade is the highest designation awarded by U.S. News in its annual evaluation of maternity care, underscoring the hospital’s dedication to delivering safe, supportive and evidence-based care to expectant mothers and their babies. It also emphasizes Phelps Hospital’s unwavering commitment to innovation, health equity and addressing key challenges in maternal health.
The High Performing recognition highlights Phelps Hospital’s exceptional outcomes and a patient-centered approach, as evaluated by critical quality metrics, such as:
- C-sections delivery rates
- Unexpected newborn complication rates
- Rates of routine vaginal birth after c-section
- Episiotomy rates
- Exclusive breast milk feeding rates and best practices to support breast milk feeding
- Adherence to birthing-friendly practices
- Reporting on outcomes disparities
U.S. News, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, evaluated 899 hospitals nationwide for its 2026 maternity care edition, awarding the top honor to only 55.1% of the facilities reviewed. It began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021 to help guide expectant parents in making informed decisions about the maternity services that best meet their family’s needs.
In addition to Phelps, other Northwell hospitals recognized for excellent maternity care include Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center in New Hyde Park, Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in Bay Shore. Nuvance hospitals achieving a spot on the report are Sharon Hospital, Danbury Hospital and Putnam Hospital in Carmel.
Phelps, SIUH, SSUH and the Katz Women’s Hospital at LIJ Medical Center also share the prestigious designation of Baby-Friendly facilities by Baby Friendly USA, which promotes breastfeeding and mother-infant bonding. Northwell specialists provide individualized support for those seeking to become a parent and expectant parents to build a family from conception planning through the entire journey of pregnancy.
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