For the second straight year, St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list as a High-Performing Hospital for 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 ratings are designed to assist patients and their healthcare providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“Patient safety, quality, and experience 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 for two years in a row reflects the tremendous dedication and commitment of our staff and medical staff to delivering quality care to our patients 24/7/365.
Our patients can have confidence that they are in good hands at St. Mary’s.”
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 healthcare 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.”
Also, as of Aug. 1, two St. Mary’s Medical Group physician practices received new names: Johnson & Murthy Family Practice in Athens, now known as St. Mary’s Primary Care, and Middle Georgia Medical Associates in Greensboro, now known as Good Samaritan Primary Care.