St. Joe's Medical Center Named 5-Star Recipient, 'Upper Echelon Of Hospitals For Specialty Care In Illinois'

(The following press release came from Mike Deering
Regional Director, External Communications and Public Relations for Illinois)

JOLIET, IL — Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced on Monday that it has earned three top honors for clinical quality from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans uses to find a doctor or hospital.

Among Saint Joseph Medical Center’s latest recognition:

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 8 Years in a Row (2020-2027)
• Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2023-2027)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed, 2027
  
  These rankings put Saint Joseph Medical Center in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care in Illinois in these categories, further solidifying the organization’s regional leadership. Sunil Patel, MD, Saint Joseph’s Chief Medical Officer, explained, “These recognitions are really a testament to both our talented, skilled physicians, and Saint Joseph Medical Center’s experienced, dedicated nursing and clinical staff our patients are blessed to have caring for them."
  
  Saint Joseph Medical Center’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Unlike rankings based on surveys or reputation, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance strictly on objective clinical outcomes–risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates–across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
  
  The impact of choosing a high-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades’ 2027 analysis revealed that if all hospitals performed at the level of five-star rated facilities during the 2023-2025 study period, 227,229 lives could have been saved, and 158,138 complications would have been avoided.*
  
  Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient’s health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades.
  “We’re proud to recognize Saint Joseph Medical Center for its top-tier performance in these categories and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most.”
  
  Patients and community members can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. Learn more about award-winning care at Saint Joseph Medical Center, visit: https://saintjosephmedicalcenter.com

ABOUT SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, JOLIET, IL

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission-accredited, 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, providing comprehensive specialty services and 24/7 emergency care in a Level II Trauma Center. The hospital is designated as an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) and holds Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation, specializing in the unique needs of older adults.