U.S. News & World Report names St. Mary's among Best Hospitals 2023-2024

St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for the care of patients with heart attack, stroke, hip replacement and knee replacement. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

“Patient safety and quality are our top priorities,” said Stonish Pierce, President and CEO of Trinity Health Georgia, which includes St. Mary’s Hospital. “Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital in these areas reflects the quality of care our staff and medical staff deliver to our patients day-in and day-out. Our patients can have confidence that their care is second to none.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. Hospitals that were awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.

“For 34 years, U.S. News has provided data-informed rankings to help patients and their doctors find the best hospital to treat their illness or condition,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Fewer than half of evaluated hospitals earned any High Performing rating. Hospitals that are High Performing have excelled in providing high quality care in specific procedures and/or conditions.”