Foothills Hospital earns 2026 Women's Choice Award and 2026 Newsweek America's Best Maternity Hospitals
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Women's Choice Award®
Women’s health is a top priority at Boulder Community Health, and we are honored that Foothills Hospital has been recognized with the Women’s Choice Award® Best Hospitals in the following categories for 2026:
- Obstetrics
- Orthopedics
- Cancer Care
- Comprehensive Breast Care
- Mammogram Services
- ER Wait Time & Efficiency
- Knee & Hip Replacement
- Patient Experience
Additionally, Foothills Hospital ranks among the Top 100 hospitals in the United States for patient experience within our bed size category. This recognition is based on publicly available data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient satisfaction survey results, and relevant accreditation information.
What Is the Women's Choice Award?
The Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals is a nationally recognized designation that identifies the best hospitals for women across the United States. Only the top 15% of hospitals nationwide meet the criteria to receive this honor. This award helps patients make informed healthcare decisions with confidence.
Celebrating excellence in healthcare
This recognition highlights Foothills Hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. As we celebrate this achievement, we reaffirm our mission to provide the best possible healthcare experience for women and their families in Boulder and beyond.
To learn more about the Women’s Choice Award, visit womenschoiceaward.com.
Newsweek's Best Hospitals for Maternity care 2026
Newsweek listed Foothills Hospital in its ranking of America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2025, a testament to Boulder Community Health’s (BCH) commitment to exceptional patient care. The prestigious honor, developed in partnership with Statista — a global statistics and industry ranking platform — highlights 700 top-performing hospitals across the country, helping patients identify trusted, high-quality medical care within their communities.
According to Newsweek, as maternity care access narrows across the United States, hospitals play an increasingly critical role in ensuring safe, equitable birth outcomes. America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, presented by Newsweek and Statista, recognizes 460 institutions delivering high-quality care amid growing challenges. These hospitals stand out for strong clinical outcomes, supportive patient experiences, and innovative approaches to advancing maternal and newborn health in both urban and rural communities.
Reimagining the Family Birth Center with the BCH Foundation
Since 1922, generations of families have welcomed their babies at BCH, with more than 1,000 births in 2025 alone at our Foothills Campus. To build on this legacy and meet the growing needs of our community, BCH will be renovating the Family Birth Center to ensure our care environment matches the excellence our community has come to know, while giving families greater choice in the birth experience that’s right for them.
Help us at the BCH Foundation reach our $4 million goal to create a modern, welcoming space for the families of today and generations to come. We are deeply grateful for your role in shaping a future of compassionate, family-centered care at BCH. Learn more.