YORK,
PA (Oct. 26, 2022) – WellSpan Health’s six acute care hospitals have earned more than two dozen recognitions for excellent specialty care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. The categories include excellence in stroke, cardiac and critical care, among others. Each hospital also earned
multiple five-star distinctions for treatments of issues like COPD and
sepsis.
“When a patient turns to WellSpan Health for high-quality specialty care, we know they are putting their trust in us and we value the opportunity to show what our skilled clinicians can do for them,” said Dr. Michael Seim, senior vice president and chief quality officer at WellSpan Health. “These recognitions stand as a testament to the effort put forth at each of our hospitals by a dedicated team that understands the importance of safe and reliable care.”
Healthgrades
evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 31 of the most common
conditions and procedures at nearly 4,500 hospitals across the country to
identify the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
WellSpan York Hospital received:
-America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ for a second year in a row (2022-2023)
-America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ in 2023
-Neurosciences Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2022-2023)
-Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 3 years in a row (2021-2023)
-Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ in 2023
-Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ in 2023
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital received:
-2023 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
-2023 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
-2023 Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
-Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2022-2023)
WellSpan Health Good Samaritan Hospital received:
-2023 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
-2023 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
-2023 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
-Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2022-2023)
-2023 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
-2023 Critical Care Excellence Award™
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital received:
-America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ for 12 years in a row (2012-2023)
-America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ for 6 years in a row (2018-2023)
-Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 13 years in a row (2011-2023)
-Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 7 years in a row (2017-2023)
-Surgical Care Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2022-2023)
WellSpan
Health Gettysburg Hospital received:
-America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ for 3 years in a row (2021-2023)
-Stroke Care Excellence Award for 4 years in a row (2020-2023)
-2023 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
-Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 6 years in a row (2018-2023)
WellSpan
Health Waynesboro Hospital received:
-3 five-star recognitions for treatment of COPD, Stroke and Sepsis
-WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital has received the Five-Star Distinction for Treatment of Sepsis for 9 years in a row (2015-2023)
Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how
Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview
of the complete methodology here.
About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass nearly 1,900 employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving South Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 2,600 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest. For more information, visit www.wellspan.org.
