Tuesday, January 27, 2009

When it comes to quality health care in the region, don’t wish upon a star

Wish for five stars

The four hospitals that make up Northern Indiana Region of the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. are five-star rated in several service areas, according to HealthGrades, the leading independent health care ratings company in the country. The breakdown includes:

Saint Anthony Medical Center – Crown Point (www.stanthonymedicalcenter.com)

  • Five-star rated for treatment of stroke – seven consecutive years.
  • Ranked among the top 15 percent nationwide for stroke treatment – seven consecutive years.
  • Five-star rated for hip fracture repair – two consecutive years.
  • Ranked among the top 15 percent nationwide for hip fracture repair – two consecutive years.

Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers – Dyer and Hammond (www.smmhc.com)

  • Five-star rated for heart failure treatment – three consecutive years.
  • Ranked among the top 15 percent nationwide for heart failure treatment – three consecutive years.
  • Ranked in the top 10 in Indiana for overall cardiac, heart surgery and cardiology services.
  • Ranked in the top 10 in Indiana for spine surgery.
  • Five-star rated for hip fracture repair – four consecutive years.
  • Ranked among the top 15 percent nationwide for hip fracture repair – four straight years.

Saint Anthony Memorial – Michigan City (www.saintanthonymemorial.org)

  • Five-star rated for heart failure treatment and total hip replacement.
  • Ranked among in the top 15 percent nationwide for treatment of heart failure and total hip replacement.
  • One of two five-star-rated heart failure treatment programs in the South Bend area.

Franciscan Physicians Hospital – Munster (www.franciscanphysicianshospital.com)

  • Five-star rated for heart failure treatment.
  • Ranked in the top 15 percent nationally for heart failure treatment.

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