Newsweek Names Silver Cross Hospital one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Care 2026

Silver Cross Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026, earning standout honors as one of the top 200 hospitals in the U.S. for orthopedics. The ranking, released Wednesday, highlights hospitals delivering exceptional specialized care, based on clinical performance, patient outcomes and input from clinical experts.

Silver Cross is one of only 13 Illinois hospitals to earn a spot on the orthopedics ranking.

“Being named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Care by Newsweek is an honor that belongs to every member of our Silver Cross Family – including the exceptional orthopedic physicians, surgeons and advanced practice providers on our medical staff,” said Michael Mutterer, RN, MA, LCPC, CADC, LNHA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Cross Hospital. “Through the Midwest Institute for Orthopedics at Silver Cross, we’ve built something truly special – an integrated, patient-centered experience that guides individuals from diagnosis and personalized treatment planning through advanced surgical care and on to rehabilitation and recovery – so they can regain mobility and get back to the life they love. This achievement is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work TOGETHER with a shared focus on excellence and patient-centered care.”

In February, Silver Cross was named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the hospital has appeared in the annual rankings and earning the added title of “All-Time Champion” by Newsweek. Silver Cross also received recognition in two areas frequently cited by patients and healthcare stakeholders as most important: infection prevention and patient experience.

In 2025, Silver Cross Hospital’s orthopedics program earned accolades as a high-performing hospital for hip and knee replacement from U.S. News & World Report.

“Musculoskeletal conditions affect nearly half of American adults and are a leading cause of disability, making access to high-quality orthopedic care essential,” Newsweek wrote on its awards website. “From arthritis to joint injuries, many conditions can be effectively treated with specialized expertise. This evaluation highlights hospitals delivering exceptional orthopedic care, based on clinical performance, patient outcomes, and expert input, helping patients find trusted treatment for conditions affecting bones, joints and muscles.”

Newsweek partners with Statista to determine leading specialty hospitals based on four data sources:

·Quality metrics, including mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and timely and effective care, from publicly available quality data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Leapfrog. This data source alone accounted for 45% of the overall score.

·A nationwide online survey of medical professionals

·Results from patient surveys and

·A PROMs (patient-reported outcomes) score

Nationally Recognized for Quality, Safety and Experience

The most recent Newsweek ranking is in addition to Silver Cross earning:

·A 5-Star Rating (the highest available) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in May

·A third consecutive 3-Star Rating (also the highest available) from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for excellence in coronary artery bypass graft surgery

·Recognition as a 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital as well as a spot on Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals list in December

·A #1 ranking in Illinois for Surgical Care by Healthgrades for two years running in early 2025

About the Midwest Institute for Orthopedics at Silver Cross

The Midwest Institute for Orthopedics at Silver Cross offers comprehensive care for every type of orthopedic condition – from diagnosis through treatment and recovery – with specialties in hand, wrist and elbow; shoulder; hip and knee repair and replacement; spine care; sports medicine; and orthopedic oncology.

Surgical options include the latest minimally invasive procedures including robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement.

Silver Cross also offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation through its partnership with the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

For more information about Silver Cross Hospital, or to find a provider on its medical staff, visit silvercross.org