SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Expectant parents in the Spartanburg area will have access to nationally recognized maternity care after U.S. News & World Report named eight Prisma Health hospitals in South Carolina as “High Performing” for maternity care in its 2026 Best Hospitals rankings.
The designation is the highest honor awarded in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study, now in its fifth year. The recognition highlights hospitals that meet rigorous standards for patient safety, outcomes and evidence-based practices in labor and delivery.
Among the Prisma Health facilities receiving the honor are hospitals in nearby Greenville and Greer, which serve many Spartanburg County residents, including Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Other recognized facilities include Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Richland Hospital in the Midlands, along with Tuomey Hospital in Sumter and Oconee Memorial Hospital in the Upstate.
U.S. News began evaluating maternity hospitals in 2021, focusing on facilities that provide labor and delivery services and voluntarily submit detailed data for review. For the 2026 rankings, about 900 hospitals nationwide participated. Evaluations considered factors such as cesarean section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe and unexpected newborn complications, exclusive breast milk feeding rates and the use of birthing-friendly practices.
The ratings are designed to help families, in consultation with their health care providers, make informed decisions about where to receive maternity care.
Dr. Kacey Eichelberger, executive medical director of Prisma Health’s women’s and children’s care divisions, said the recognition reflects the system’s commitment to quality and compassion.
“We are incredibly proud to have all eight of our birthing hospitals in South Carolina recognized,” Eichelberger said. “This achievement speaks to the dedication of our care teams and our focus on delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that gives every mother and baby the best possible start.”
U.S. News officials said hospitals earning the designation consistently outperform others on critical safety and quality measures.
“Hospitals designated as a U.S. News Best Hospital for Maternity Care are national leaders,” said Jennifer Winston, a health data scientist with U.S. News & World Report. “This recognition signals to expectant parents that these hospitals are meeting high standards for safety and outcomes.”
For Spartanburg-area families who often seek specialty and maternity services throughout the Upstate, the recognition provides reassurance that nearby Prisma Health hospitals are among the top performers in the nation for maternity care.
