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2015 US News and World Report

2015 US News and World Report

The latest U.S. News and World Report rankings of hospitals include good marks for several hospitals of Ascension. The magazine analyzed more than 5,000 medical centers based on outcomes, performance measures and patient safety. General acute-care hospitals are ranked in 16 specialties.

Highlights from the U.S. News rankings include:​

Bridgeport Ministry Market

  • St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, No. 8 in Connecticut

Chicago Ministry Market

  • Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove, No. 10 in the Chicago metro area, No. 10 in Illinois
  • St. Alexius Medical Center, No. 8 in the Chicago metro area, No. 8 in Illinois, and nationally ranked in gastroenterology and GI surgery

Gulf Coast Ministry Market

  • Sacred Heart Hospital of Pensacola, No. 16 in Florida

Indiana Ministry Market

  • St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville, No. 3 in Indiana
  • St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, No. 2 in Indianapolis, No. 2 in Indiana, and nationally ranked in adult ear, nose and throat, and gynecology

Jacksonville Ministry Market

  • St. Vincent's Medical Center, No. 3 in Jacksonville and No. 16 in Florida

Michigan Ministry Market

  • Borgess Medical Center, No. 13 in Michigan
  • Providence Hospital, Southfield, No. 9 in metro Detroit and No. 16 in Michigan
  • St. John Hospital and Medical Center, No. 11 in metro Detroit and No. 20 in Michigan

Tennessee Ministry Market

  • Saint Thomas West Hospital, No. 2 in Nashville, No. 5 in Tennessee

Texas Ministry Market

  • Seton Medical Center Austin, No. 1 in Austin and No. 7 in Texas
  • Seton Northwest Hospital, tied for No. 3 in Austin and No. 23 in Texas
  • University Medical Center Brackenridge, tied for No. 3 in Austin and No. 23 in Texas

Wisconsin Ministry Market

  • Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, No. 8 in Wisconsin

Access the complete rankings here.

"The U.S. News rankings are one widely known measure of hospital quality, and they demonstrate the dedication and commitment of the associates and physicians at these hospitals," said Patricia A. Maryland, Dr.PH, President, Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Ascension Health. "I want to congratulate everyone who contributed to this recognition, and to acknowledge the thousands of other caregivers and associates across Ascension who every day live out our Mission and commitment to providing compassionate, personalized care to all."​ 

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