PHENIX CITY, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital’s orthopaedic surgery program received recognition for having the best overall ratings in the Columbus, GA-AL region from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. The hospital received HealthGrades’ highest rating – 5-stars – for total hip replacement and spinal fusion surgeries in the 2011 study.
In addition to the orthopaedic surgery program receiving honors, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital was ranked nationally among the top 5%, out of 3,775 hospitals nationwide, for outstanding patient experience for 2010/2011.
“We have always been, and will strive to continue to be, a very patient-focused hospital,” stated Hughston Clinic/Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital CEO Mark Baker. “Our overall goal is to have an efficient, cost-effective healthcare delivery system that improves the health, fitness and well-being of our patients.”
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital’s staff includes a general surgeon, medical staff and 20 board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons with sub-specialties in all related areas of orthopaedics, including sports medicine, spine, hand, foot and total joint replacement.
“We have a truly gifted and exceptional group of doctors,” stated Baker. “Our scores from HealthGrades continue to improve and we have exceeded regional hospitals on several measures.”
About Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, an acute care hospital featuring 70 private patient rooms, six operating suites, world-class physicians, cutting-edge medical technology and a friendly, specialized staff, provides orthopaedic and general surgery to its patients. Open since 2006, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital is licensed by the Alabama State Board of Health, and has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ as a fully accredited hospital recognized for the highest standards of quality and safety in the delivery of healthcare. Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital received the 2010/2011 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from HealthGrades for its top five percent ranking in patient satisfaction scores out of 3,775 hospitals nationwide. For more information, please visit www.hughstonclinic.com.
About HealthGrades Ratings
The HealthGrades study is the largest annual report of its kind, analyzing patient outcomes in nearly 40 million Medicare hospitalization records from 5,000 hospitals. HealthGrades’ hospital ratings and awards reflect the track record of patient outcomes at hospitals in the form of mortality and complication rates. For more information about HealthGrades, visit www.healthgrades.com.
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