Hospitals to give birth in Longview, TX
Short answer
As of July 2026, 2 hospitals in Longview, TX report inpatient labor and delivery to CMS, and both hold the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation . CMS hasn't published C-section or severe-complication rates for any of them yet: the 2024 values read "Not available."
CMS reporting period 2024, published July 2026.
Each hospital shows how many OB-GYNs report an affiliation with it in Medicare data.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Maternal Health - Hospital). Data as of July 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
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Texas Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 203% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Hospitals (2)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Hospital
11 OB-GYNs report an affiliation here (Medicare data)
700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
(903) 927-6712Longview Regional Medical Center
Hospital
10 OB-GYNs report an affiliation here (Medicare data)
2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
(903) 758-1818Maternity data by hospital
What each Longview hospital reported to CMS for 2024, as CMS publishes it. Listed A to Z; CMS publishes no national rate for these measures.
- Cesarean birth (PC-02): not available for both hospitals (footnote 4: 2).
- Severe obstetric complications (PC-07a): not available for both hospitals (footnote 4: 2).
- Severe obstetric complications, excluding transfusion-only cases (PC-07b): not available for both hospitals (footnote 4: 2).
| Hospital | Birthing-Friendly | Care Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | Birthing-Friendly | View |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Birthing-Friendly | View |
4 Data suppressed by CMS for one or more quarters.
Sources: CMS Maternal Health - Hospital; Medicare Care Compare. Data as of July 2026.
Key facts: giving birth in Longview, TX
- As of July 2026, CMS lists 2 hospitals in Longview, TX with inpatient labor and delivery.
- Both hospitals in Longview, TX hold the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for the 2024 reporting period.
- CMS has not published a 2024 cesarean birth rate (PC-02) for any hospital in Longview, TX; every value reads "Not available" in the July 2026 data.
- CMS publishes no national average for these maternal health measures, so Longview, TX values can't be compared with a national rate from this data.
Source: CMS Maternal Health - Hospital. Data as of July 2026.
Questions about giving birth here
How many hospitals in Longview, TX have labor and delivery?
2 hospitals in Longview report inpatient labor and delivery to CMS: Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center; Longview Regional Medical Center. Call the hospital to confirm its maternity services before you plan a birth there.
Which Longview hospitals are Birthing-Friendly?
Both: Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center; Longview Regional Medical Center. CMS gives the designation to hospitals that report taking part in a perinatal quality improvement collaborative and putting its recommended safety practices in place. It isn't a rating.
What is the C-section rate at hospitals in Longview?
CMS hasn't published one yet. In its July 2026 data, the cesarean birth measure (PC-02) for 2024 reads "Not available" at both hospitals, both with CMS footnote 4 ("Data suppressed by CMS for one or more quarters"). Ask the hospital for its own rate.
Does Medicaid cover giving birth in Texas?
Texas Medicaid for Pregnant Women covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 203% of the federal poverty level (about $43,929 a year for a household of two) and for 12 months after the pregnancy ends. Between 203% and 207% ($44,795 for two), CHIP Perinatal covers the pregnancy, but the mother's coverage ends with the birth month plus two postpartum checkups.
What care is listed in Longview, TX?
- In this directory, Longview, TX has 2 doulas, 1 lactation consultant, 7 midwives, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 19 OB-GYNs and 17 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).