Salinas Valley Health Earns National Recognition for Maternity Care Excellence
Salinas, CA — February 3, 2026 — Salinas Valley Health has been named a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting its commitment…
Salinas Valley Health Recognized for Maternity Care Excellence
Salinas Valley Health has been named a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting its commitment to maternal health excellence.
Key Factors in Recognition
The recognition is based on objective quality metrics, including cesarean delivery rates, early elective delivery rates, routine vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) rates, commitment to equity, and the availability of advanced maternal and newborn care.
About Salinas Valley Health
Salinas Valley Health is a public district medical center in Salinas, California, serving residents of the Salinas Valley. The medical center offers a range of services, including the Joyce Wyman Outpatient Surgery Center and the Norman P. Andresen, MD Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Implications for the Community
This recognition places Salinas Valley Health among an elite group of healthcare providers committed to maternal health excellence, ensuring that local families have access to high-quality maternity care.
