Slidell Memorial Hospital ranked High Performing by U.S. News & World Report
SMH recognized for cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures
SLIDELL, La. – Slidell Memorial Hospital has earned two High Performing rankings from U.S. News & World Report for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and hip fracture care.
“This recognition from U.S. News & World Report is a testament to the exceptional care our team provides every day and the impact of our partnership with Ochsner Health,” said SMH Chief Executive Officer Sandy Badinger. “Earning High Performing ratings for abdominal aortic aneurysm and hip fracture care reflects our commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality healthcare close to home. We are proud to serve our community and remain dedicated to improving the health and well-being of every patient who entrusts us with their care."
Slidell Memorial Hospital, together with Ochsner Health, has continued to invest in services to meet the growing needs of the community, including cardiology, orthopedic and surgical care. This includes bringing more specialists, more advanced technology and more services to Slidell, giving patients greater access to specialized care and treatment options.
U.S. News’ annual Procedures and Conditions 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.
“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Slidell Memorial Hospital outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures and Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Slidell Memorial Hospital outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures and Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.