The department of gynecology at Loma Linda University Medical Center ranks in the top 50 among all such specialty programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of approximately 5,000 U.S. hospitals.
LLU Medical Center also ranked, for the fourth consecutive year, at No. 1 out of 44 hospitals surveyed in the Inland Empire. Among hospitals statewide, the Medical Center moved up to No. 13 from last year’s position of 18.
The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 24th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients.
CEO Ruthita Fike, MA, says “These honors are very much valued by our organization because they reflect the commitment, hard work, and clinical expertise of thousands of physicians, nurses, and staff, all dedicated to upholding our mission of continuing the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.”
Only about 15 percent of hospitals are recognized for their high performance as among their region’s best. Just 3 percent of all hospitals earn a national ranking in any of 16 looked-at specialties, according to Avery Comarow, U.S. News health rankings editor.
"We are deeply honored to be nationally ranked for the provision of high-quality gynecologic care,” says Ron Swensen, MD, chair of the department of gynecology and obstetrics.
“This reflects the expertise of the entire team: doctors, nurses and ancillary personnel, all working toward a superior patient experience,” he adds. “We thank our patients for their trust in us."
Aside from giving gynecology national ranking, U.S. News cited the following “high performing” specialties at Loma Linda: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology and GI surgery; geriatrics; nephrology; orthopedics; pulmonology; and urology.
The rankings have been published at http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals and will appear in print in the U.S. News Best Hospitals 2014 guidebook, available in bookstores and on newsstands August 27.