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Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet Recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” List

Aug 1, 2025 | News

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Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet Recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” List.

(JOLIET, IL) July 31, 2025 – Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been 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

This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ 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 more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for specific medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions. U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care, evaluating patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

“We are honored to receive this distinguished recognition across several critical areas of acute care,” said Colleen Pawlik, interim CEO of Saint Joseph Medical Center. “This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our exceptional care team. Saint Joseph remains committed to delivering award-winning, compassionate care and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”

Learn more at: https://usnews.com