LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2024) – Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have been named High Performing hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice.. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
Saint Joseph Hospital was named to U.S. News’ 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list as a High Performing hospital for providing high-quality care in the following categories: colon cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and pneumonia.
Saint Joseph East has been recognized with a High Performing rating for providing high quality care for hip replacement, knee replacement and pneumonia.
“We are honored to once again receive this national recognition for our Lexington hospitals,” said Christy Spitser, interim market president, CHI Saint Joseph Health. “Our providers and caregivers are focused on providing excellent and compassionate care to our patients. This recognition would not be possible without their dedication to Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East.”
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”
To calculate the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on objective criteria such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The rankings are based on data from millions of records provided by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This year, U.S. News increased the number of cases reviewed by including data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and patients at outpatient clinics.
For more information on the U.S. News Best Hospitals, click here.
About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. 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, Kentucky. 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, Kentucky. 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 U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Publish date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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