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Consistently Ranked One of America’s Top Hospitals
For 20 years straight, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have ranked among the best hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report, including a top ranking in the “2012-13 Best Hospitals” issue. To date, Barnes-Jewish is the only hospital in St. Louis or the state of Missouri to be recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Recognized in 15 of a possible 16 medical specialties in the 2012-13 U.S. News rankings, Barnes-Jewish ranked in the top-10 for eight specialties, including cancer, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and nephrology (kidney disease).
In tabulating the Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report surveyed nearly 10,000 specialists and evaluated data from nearly 5,000 hospitals across the U.S. The Honor Roll features the 17 elite hospitals that ranked best in the nation in at least six medical specialties.
Behind the Best Hospitals Numbers
Consumers look to the U.S. News & World Report rankings to help them find the best hospital care available when they are facing critical medical conditions and complicated procedures.
Learn more about what the rankings mean and how they are determined at http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
Additional Awards and Honors
In addition to being the best hospital in St. Louis and the only hospital ranked by U.S. News in Missouri, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the recipient of additional awards and designations.
Magnet Hospital
The highest honor for excellence in nursing. Barnes-Jewish, the first adult hospital in Missouri to receive the designation, was initially recognized in 2003 and redesignated in 2008.
Level I Trauma Center
Barnes-Jewish Hospital's trauma program has earned the distinction of Level I verification from the American College of Surgeons, the highest national recognition possible. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of three hospitals in the State of Missouri to earn this prestigious honor.
Top-five Highly Prepared Trauma Center
Received in 2006 from the National Foundation for Trauma Care and given to acknowledge trauma centers prepared to provide care in the event of a disaster.
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Received from the National Cancer Institute in acknowledgement of the hospital’s Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center.
Epilepsy Center of Excellence
Received from The Joint Commission. One of the nation’s first three epilepsy centers to receive this certification for its care of patients with seizures.
Primary Stroke Center
Received from The Joint Commission. Barnes-Jewish was the first hospital in St. Louis to earn this certification for having the critical elements in place to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Received in 2006 from the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
Lung Volume Reduction Center of Excellence
Received in 2007 from The Joint Commission in acknowledgement of the hospital’s longstanding clinical excellence, outstanding patient care and leadership in thoracic surgery.
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