LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2024) – Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have again been recognized for clinical excellence for service lines, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
Saint Joseph Hospital has received Five-Star recognition for cardiac, pulmonary and critical care services. In addition, the hospital was recognized as one of the Top 5% in the Nation for both Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, and is among the Top 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Services for seven years in a row. Saint Joseph Hospital was recognized earlier this year as one of America’s Top 100 Hospitals by Healthgrades.
Saint Joseph East was named a Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for the 11th year in a row.
These achievements place Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East in the upper level of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care available.
“These distinctions from Healthgrades are a testament to the exceptional care our teams provide every day,” said Christy Spitser, interim market president, CHI Saint Joseph Health. “Being recognized at this level, year after year, reflects our caregivers’ dedication to providing the highest quality care in achieving our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.”
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals based solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
Below is a complete list of achievements for Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East.
Saint Joseph Hospital’s clinical achievements:
Saint Joseph East’s clinical achievement:
“Healthgrades commends Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including pulmonary care, critical care and cardiac treatment,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Saint Joseph Hospital’s and Saint Joseph East’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in Kentucky and nationwide.”
As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*
Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 135 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through an integrated physical and behavioral health delivery system. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.
About Saint Joseph Hospital
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital located in Lexington, KY. Established in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky and is a nationally recognized tertiary medical center. Saint Joseph Hospital is Lexington’s first hospital. The hospital’s original mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today.
About Saint Joseph East
Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full service community hospital located in the southeastern section of Lexington, KY. Established in 1983, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky. At Saint Joseph East, ambulatory surgery, 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient programs.
About Healthgrades
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Publish date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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