St. Joseph’s Health Hospital retained its No. 1 ranking in Syracuse and was named a best regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report on its list of 2024-2025 best hospitals. It is also tied for 24th in New York state.
This is the 10th consecutive year St. Joseph’s Health Hospital has received the best regional hospital designation.
In addition, St. Joseph’s Health was ranked as a high performing hospital for nine procedures and conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ best hospitals and conditions ratings. The procedures and conditions are: aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, heart attack, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, hip replacement, knee replacement and kidney failure
The annual procedures and 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.
“I am incredibly proud of the leaders, physicians, nurses, support staff, and colleagues at St. Joseph’s Health for earning high accolades from U.S. News & World Report again this year,” said Meredith Price, senior vice president of acute operations at St. Joseph’s Health. “Being recognized as the No. 1 regional hospital underscores our unwavering commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and comprehensive care for all our patients. We are proud of this annual milestone, and it motivates us to keep delivering the best possible care to every family we serve.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience.
“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘high performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”