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Stamford Hospital is Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 7 Areas
Stamford, CT, July 16, 2024 – Today, U.S. News & World Report (USNWR), an authority on hospital rankings, released its “Best Hospitals 2024-2025” rankings. Stamford Hospital was recognized as a High Performing Hospital in six areas: heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, knee replacement, and pneumonia care. Additionally, they were recognized in one of ten eligible specialties for their expertise in orthopedics. Stamford Hospital’s High-Performing recognition was driven by favorable outcomes in each of the six specialties, as well as excellent performance in quality and safety measures.
“We are very proud to be recognized by USNWR as a high performing hospital,” said Kathleen Silard, President & CEO of Stamford Health. “Our commitment to high-quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and this achievement is a true example of that,” added Silard.
“Achievements like this would not be possible without our dedicated staff who place special emphasis on ensuring all patients receive excellent care,” remarked Rohit Bhalla, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs & Quality, and Chief Clinical & Quality Officer of Stamford Health. “These USNWR recognitions proceed several other accolades recently received by Stamford Health including our Great Place to Work™ re-certification and “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care by Planetree International,” added Bhalla.
“Our physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical and support staff all work together to make Stamford Health a great place to practice and receive care,” added Rod Acosta, MD, Chief Physician Executive, and President and CEO of Stamford Health Medical Group. “We are so proud of the expert, compassionate and high-quality care they deliver to our patients every day,” said Acosta.
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), in collaboration with Stamford Health, introduced the premier center for advanced orthopedic care in 2017. HSS has been ranked number one in orthopedics for 15 years in a row. In the specialty of cancer, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, with whom Stamford Health has a collaborative relationship through the Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center, was recognized as a Best Hospital in New England and ranked number four in the nation for cancer care. New York Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, with whom Stamford Health has a partnership for cardiac and neuro surgery, was ranked number five in the nation in cardiology and heart surgery and number four in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery. In December 2023, Stamford Hospital was one of only two in Connecticut to be recognized by USNWR as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity in its “Best Hospitals for Maternity in 2024” ratings.
About Stamford Health
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,900 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and offers treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart and neuro surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center has a robust collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
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