Saint Agnes Rated Top Hospital in the Nation

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Saint Agnes Medical Center has been named a leading hospital in the nation in the areas of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and cardiac care by Healthgrades.

Every year, Healthgrades evaluates performance of hospitals nationwide for the most common inpatient procedures and conditions. Based on its newest findings, Saint Agnes is proud to be one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery 7 Years in a Row (2012-2018).

Numerous other outstanding quality ratings from Healthgrades were awarded to Saint Agnes, indicating that its clinical outcomes in these areas are better than expected as compared to other hospitals across the country.

• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Spine Surgery in 2018
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 7 years in a row (2012-2018)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 3 Years in a Row (2016-2018)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award for 7 Years in a Row (2012-2018)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for 3 Years in a Row (2016-2018)
• Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion for 7 Years in a Row (2012-2018)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 4 Years in a Row (2015-2018)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 3 Years in a Row (2016-2018)
• Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery in 2018
• Five-star recipient for Defibrillator Procedures in 2018

"We are honored to be recognized by Healthgrades as a leading hospital in the nation," says Saint Agnes Medical Center President and CEO Nancy Hollingsworth, RN. "These awards and designations demonstrate our commitment to our patients and reinforce our promise to the community as an institution that delivers high-quality care."