Three WellSpan Health hospitals—Chambersburg Hospital, Ephrata Community Hospital, and York Hospital—have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the country for maternity care. This marks the third consecutive year that Chambersburg and Ephrata hospitals have received this distinction.
“We are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where every family feels cared for,” said Dr. Carlos Roberts, vice president and chief medical officer for the women’s and children’s service line at WellSpan Health. “This recognition reflects the confidence that the people who we serve place in us during one of life’s most meaningful experiences.”
U.S. News & World Report evaluated 899 eligible hospitals nationwide using a set of seven measures: cesarean section delivery rates, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, routine vaginal birth after C-section delivery rates, commitment to exclusive breast milk feeding, episiotomy rates, birthing-friendly practice, and reporting on racial ethnic disparities. Data was collected through a national survey or from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kimberly Bahata, vice president of operations of the women’s and children’s service line at WellSpan Health and chief nursing officer of WellSpan Medical Group stated: “We are proud of our teams’ unwavering dedication to supporting pregnant and new mothers. Together, we are improving outcomes and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the families within our communities.”
WellSpan offers comprehensive maternal health services including prenatal care, delivery services with midwife and doula support, as well as specialty programs such as those focused on preeclampsia treatment.
These recognitions add to other recent honors for WellSpan facilities; the nine-hospital system has also received awards such as the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize in 2024 and various accolades from Healthgrades for hospital performance across multiple clinical areas.
More information about WellSpan’s pregnancy and maternity services can be found at www.WellSpan.org/Maternity.
