June 4, 2026 NGMC Gainesville Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals View »

Expectant parents across Northeast Georgia now have even more reason to feel confident in choosing a local hospital: Newsweek has named Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesvilleto itsAmerica's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 list.

The recognition highlights hospitals that consistently deliver safer births, better outcomes and stronger support for mothers and newborns - key factors families rely on when choosing where to deliver. This national distinction also reflects NGMC Gainesville's strong performance in areas that directly impact patient experience and safety including lower complication rates, evidence-based care practices and high marks from both patients and medical professionals.

"As families prepare for one of the most important moments of their lives, they deserve care they can trust," said Brett Barger, MD, OB chair for NGMC's Women & Children's Services and an OB/GYN with Longstreet Clinic. "This recognition reinforces that NGMC Gainesville provides the level of safety, expertise and compassion parents want when welcoming a new baby."

NGMC Gainesville's maternity program brings together obstetricians, midwives, maternal fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, lactation consultants and specially trained nurses to support families through every stage of pregnancy and childbirth. This coordinated approach ensures seamless care for both routine and high-risk pregnancies - keeping advanced maternity services close to home.

"We are honored to be recognized among the nation's best," said Heather Howell, executive director of NGMC's Women & Children's Services. "Every family deserves a safe, supportive birth experience, and our teams work tirelessly to make that a reality."

For more information about Women & Children's Services, visit nghs.com/women.