Amberwell Atchison has been named a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious designation highlights hospitals that provide essential maternity services in underserved communities, ensuring continued access to critical care for expectant mothers.
Now in its third year, the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation recognizes essential hospitals serving communities that would otherwise be in danger of becoming maternity care deserts if they were to stop providing crucial maternity care services.
U.S. News evaluated approximately 900 hospitals nationwide for the 2026 ratings, and just 147 hospitals – or 16% of all evaluated hospitals – have been designated as Maternity Care Access Hospitals. Hospitals were evaluated based on detailed data submitted to U.S. News via the annual Maternity Services Survey.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition,” said Jane Walsh, Director of Maternal Care at Amberwell Atchison. “It speaks to the compassion and expertise our maternity care staff brings to every birth, and to our commitment to supporting mothers and babies.”
To determine which hospitals qualify, U.S. News reviews information submitted by facilities nationwide.
The evaluation includes community access considerations along with quality-related measures, such as cesarean section rates, newborn outcomes, and practices that support safe, patient-centered care.
For more than a century, Amberwell Atchison has supported families across northeast Kansas with maternity care that emphasizes comfort, safety, and personal attention. Amberwell Atchison’s maternal care program offers a dedicated labor and delivery unit designed for patient comfort, support for breastfeeding and early bonding, and experienced maternal care teams focused on meeting each family’s needs.
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