U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS JEWISH HOSPITAL AMONG NATION’S TOP 50 HOSPITALS

For the fifth consecutive year, Jewish Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s annual "America’s Best Hospitals" feature. Of the 5,453 hospitals evaluated for the 2008 report, only 170 received scores high enough to qualify for rankings in the 16 specialty areas. Jewish Hospital is the only hospital in Louisville and only one of three hospitals in Kentucky to make the list of the "50 Best Hospitals."

Jewish Hospital is among the best in heart and heart surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; and respiratory disorders. This is the fourth year in a row for heart care, three years in a row for respiratory disorders and second year for neurology/neurosurgery.

The America’s Best Hospitals rankings provide readers with trusted material during some of life’s most concerning times – hospitalization," said Brian Kelly, editor of U.S.News & World Report. "Our rankings highlight the internal culture of excellence embraced by caregivers in the great hospitals throughout the U.S."

"Talent and money alone don’t put hospitals in the rankings," agreed Best Hospitals Editor Avery Comarow. "The truly best hospitals are never satisfied," he said. "Of course they have high medical standards. But the emphasis is not only on doing well, but always doing better--squeezing another few percentage points out of the infection rate, improving the quality of life of elderly patients besides helping more of them survive."

"We are proud of our reputation as being one of the best in the nation five years running," says Jewish Hospital President/CEO Marty Bonick. "Being on the cutting edge of heart, neurology and respiratory care is why patients come to Jewish Hospital. Our nationally recognized physicians, compassionate nurses and caring team members help keep us at the top of the list."

"We continue to take on the tough procedures and conditions, receiving some of the sickest patients and providing advance care backed by a reputation for pioneering new treatment guidelines and conducting research to improve care. From our emergency intervention for acute stroke and heart care to participation in numerous pivotal national and international clinical trials, Jewish Hospital is committed to excellence in patient care."

From primary and specialty care to disease management, rehab, and much more, Jewish Hospital is proud to offer exceptional healthcare all across Kentucky. To learn more about please call 800-333-2230.