Medical Center in Sault Among U.S. News 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care.

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named MyMichigan Medical Center Sault as a 2026 High Performing Maternity Access hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in its fifth edition.

“Being named among the top hospitals for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report for 2026 is such a privilege,” said Kevin Kalchik, president, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault. “This award shows our commitment to giving the highest level of care to moms and babies. Our hard-working team makes sure every parent and newborn is safe and well-cared for. We are grateful for the trust the community places in us to provide care during the important time in their lives.”

U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery services and submit detailed data to the publication for analysis. For the 2026 edition, approximately 900 hospitals nationwide submitted maternity data for evaluation. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings are intended to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care providers, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meet their family’s needs.

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, and birthing-friendly practices, among other measures.

“Hospitals designated as a U.S. News Best Hospital for Maternity Care are national leaders. This recognition means they are consistently hitting crucial patient safety benchmarks compared to other hospitals,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “It’s a clear signal to expectant parents about where the highest standards of care are being practiced – when parents see this designation, they can be assured they are choosing a hospital dedicated to exceptional, evidence-based maternity care.”

Those interested in learning more can visit U.S. News & World Report’s maternity hospital ratings.