5 IL Health Care Facilities Among 'Great Hospitals In America'

ILLINOIS — Five hospitals in Illinois are among 100 of the best in the country, according to a new national report.

The “Great Hospitals in America” list from the Chicago-based niche media company Becker’s Healthcare, includes many of the same hospitals as rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“These hospitals are widely recognized for their clinical excellence, commitment to patient safety, innovative initiatives, research efforts, education and high levels of patient satisfaction,” the company said.

Becker’s said the list of 100 hospitals is not exhaustive and is not an endorsement of the included hospitals. Hospitals submitted nominations and Becker’s editorial team conducted research.

From Illinois, healthcare facilities that made the list are:

• Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. The hospital is renowned for its advanced cardiac care and comprehensive oncology sector.
• Ascension Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove. Offering specialty care, round-the-clock emergency care, and inpatient and outpatient services, the hospital offers personalized birthing experiences and advanced neonatal care as well as heart and vascular, neurosurgery and cancer care.
• Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, Naperville. The hospital is a leading healthcare provider known for its advanced cardiac care, cancer treatments and stroke services. Also one of the busiest non-teaching hospitals in the Chicago area, Edward Hospital is slated to open a $67 million Cardiovascular Institute Outpatient Center in 2025, the first of its kind in the Chicago region.
• Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital. The state-of-the-art healthcare facility is a go-to for patient-centered care and advanced medical technology. The hospital is notable for its innovative partnerships, including exploring generative AI in healthcare and offering polygenic risk score testing.
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. The hospital, in partnership with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, provides patients with access to advanced clinical trials and nearly 2,000 world-class physicians. It's the only Illinois hospital to place on U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" for 13 consecutive years.