WellSpan Health has achieved a record 57 awards for excellence in specialty care, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. WellSpan’s six acute care hospitals each were honored with distinctions in stroke, cardiac and critical care, among others, in addition to five-star distinctions for specific treatment issues. The full list can be found below.
“Our vision of being a trusted partner to every patient we treat starts and ends with the quality of the care we provide,” Dr. Michael Seim, senior vice president and chief quality officer at WellSpan Health. “We’re proud of the growth that comes with this annual recognition from Healthgrades. Each year, our hospitals earn more and more categorical honors as proof of the high-quality care patients receive at WellSpan.”
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital received:
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for two years in a row (2023-2024)
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 3 years in row (2022-2024)
• Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• Five-Star Distinctions in Coronary Intervention Procedures, Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Heart Failure, Treatment of Pneumonia, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Treatment of GI Bleed, Treatment of Bowel Obstruction, Treatment of Sepsis and Respiratory Failure
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital received:
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 5 years in a row (2020-2024)
• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• 2024 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
• Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 7 years in a row (2018-2024)
• Five-Star Distinctions in Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Heart Failure, Treatment of Stroke, Treatment of Pneumonia, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Treatment of Sepsis, Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism and Respiratory Failure
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital received:
• Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 14 years in a row (2011-2024)
• 2024 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
• Critical Care Excellence Award for 8 years in a row (2017-2024)
• Five-Star Distinctions in Coronary Intervention Procedures, Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Heart Failure, Hip Fracture Treatment, Treatment of Pneumonia, Colorectal Surgeries, Treatment of Bowel Obstruction, Treatment of Pancreatitis, Treatment of Sepsis and Respiratory Failure
WellSpan York Hospital received:
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care for 3 years in a row (2022-2024)
• Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 4 years in a row (2021-2024)
• Top 5% of Hospital in the Nation for GI Treatment for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
• Five-Star Distinctions in Treatment of Heart Failure, Treatment of Stroke, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Colorectal Surgeries, Treatment of GI Bleed and Sepsis
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital received:
• Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 3 years in a row (2022-2024)
• Five-Star Recognitions in Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Heart Failure, Treatment of COPD, Treatment of Sepsis and Respiratory Failure
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital was also recognized with a Five-Star Distinction in Treatment of Bowel Obstruction.
The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
“Healthgrades congratulates WellSpan Health for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients.”
Consumers can visit www.Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.
To learn more about WellSpan’s six acute care hospitals, visit www.WellSpan.org/Hospitals.
About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,000 employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving South Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 2,600 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
