Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Bloomsburg named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026

The list of 460 leading hospitals was determined through a rigorous evaluation of quality metrics, patient surveys and a survey of hospital managers and medical professionals with knowledge about maternity hospitals.

"The recognition of Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Bloomsburg for maternity care is a tribute to our staff of physicians and caregivers who work to make our hospital the best," said Sandra Culbertson, MD, chair of the Geisinger Women and Children's Institute. "Our maternity teams continue to deliver the highest quality care to families in our communities."

Geisinger Medical Center received five ribbons, which means it received greater than 80% in quality metrics and patient experience. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital received four ribbons, meaning it scored higher than 70%.

In 2025, 1,851 babies were born at Geisinger Medical Center, while 398 babies were born at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.

"We love taking care of families and helping them get a great start," Culbertson said. "It's our privilege to help make sure each and every birth is safe, comfortable - and special."

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation's leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses - and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 500 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania's largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state's economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.