Two Chicago hospitals were named among the top 20 in the country, according to the latest ranking by the US News and World Report on Tuesday.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center were located at no. 10 and 17, respectively, on the list.
According to US News and World Report, hospitals are ranked by performance in 16 specialties, as well as certain procedures or conditions. Specialties include things like cancer, cardiology, diabetes, and more.
The report noted that the coronavirus pandemic dramatically changed the healthcare industry, but in the face of those changes, hospitals have yet to provide care for patients.
“Despite such changes, this remains constant: When people get sick, they need care,” the report notes.
In addition to being in the top 10 in the US, Northwestern was named the best hospital in Illinois and Chicago, with national rankings for 11 of the 16 specialties. Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest and McHenry, Huntley, Woodstock Central DuPage Hospitals were also reportedly among the top 20 in the state.
“The US News ratings are a reflection of a shared commitment to excellence and that is why Northwestern Medicine is consistently viewed as one of the best healthcare systems in the country,” said Dean M. Harrison, president and CEO of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. in a sentence. “In these unprecedented times, our doctors, nurses, and staff have continued to provide compassionate, world-class care as they work to advance the treatments, clinical research, and understanding of this global pandemic.”
Rush University Medical Center also had 11 programs ranked among the best in the country.
“This recognition confirms all that our patients, staff and strong supporters have known for years about the Medical Center’s extraordinary clinical care,” Dr. Omar Lateef, CEO of Rush University Medical Center, said in a statement. “We are especially pleased to be recognized in this from all years, as our unrivaled staff continues to demonstrate their worth during one of the most challenging periods in our institution’s history.”
According to the report, the largest hospital in the country was Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, followed by Cleveland Clinic and then Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab of Chicago was also named the best hospital in the country for rehabilitation.
In Illinois, major hospitals include:
- Northwest Memorial Hospital
- Rush University Medical Center
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Advocate Christ Medical Center
“We continue to be encouraged by the increased number of locations and earnings in the survey. In just two years, we have tripled the number of recognized specialties in the top 50 rankings, “Kenneth S. Polonsky, MD, dean and executive vice president of medical affairs at the University of Chicago, said in a statement.” These achievements affirm the work of our faculty, nurses, and staff, who continually strive for excellence in patient care and safety. “
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