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Affiliations, Accreditations & Awards

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Every award tells a story of a life touched by Prime Healthcare

Saint Joseph Medical Center continues an unwavering dedication to providing compassionate, quality care, building value, preserving access, improving health outcomes, and decreasing costs. Our dedication to excellence is further validated by accolades from independent organizations.

U.S. News & World Report

US-News-High-Performing-HospitalsSaint Joseph Medical Center named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital across four key clinical categories, including:

 

– Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
– Heart arrhythmia
– Kidney failure

Read more here.

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In the News

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American College of Emergency Physicians Awards Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

Recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) with a Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA), affirming the hospital’s commitment to providing specialized, compassionate care for older adults in the community. With this recognition, Saint Joseph Medical Center becomes the only hospital in the region to achieve this national accreditation, underscoring its leadership in advancing care for older adults. Read more here.

Lown Institute Hospitals Index

Earned “A” grades in three categories on the Lown Institute’s 2025–26 Hospitals Index. Saint Joseph’s “A” rated categories are: Pay Equity, Health Equity, and Inclusivity

American Heart Association – Get With The Guidelines®

2025 – Gold Plus Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll