Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville has been named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026 by Newsweek, making it the only hospital in Montgomery County and one of just 10 hospitals in Maryland to receive the recognition.
The rankings, compiled by Newsweek and research firm Statista, evaluated hospitals based on quality metrics, patient experience scores and surveys of medical professionals. “Choosing where to welcome your baby is one of the most important decisions a family can make,” said Joan Vincent, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Shady Grove Medical Center. “This honor reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses, neonatal specialists and support teams who care for thousands of families each year with compassion and clinical excellence.”
Shady Grove Medical Center provides maternity care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and recovery. Services include a Birth Center, postpartum care, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), childbirth and parenting classes, lactation support and the adjacent Maternal Care Center, which provides prenatal care for the community…