Rochester Regional Health announced its outstanding achievements in the 2024 “US News and World Report” rankings, solidifying its position as a leader in healthcare excellence.
This year, Rochester General Hospital has been named among the top 29 hospitals in New York state and is one of only two hospitals in the region to receive such distinguished recognition. Rochester General Hospital also ranked high performing in nine areas: COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia/lymphoma, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery and stroke.
Unity Hospital also achieved high performing status in five key areas: COPD, diabetes, heart failure, hip replacement and knee replacement.
Also part of the RRH group, Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Newark-Wayne Community Hospital have each been recognized as high performing for their treatment of COPD, underscoring RRH’s widespread excellence in respiratory care.
“We are incredibly proud of these recognitions, which reflect our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to our community,” said Richard “Chip” Davis, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “These awards are a direct result of the tireless efforts of our teams who strive every day to improve patient outcomes and uphold the values of excellence that Rochester Regional Health stands for.”
Adding to these significant accomplishments, the American Heart Association (AHA) has bestowed multiple prestigious recognitions upon three RRH hospitals. Rochester General Hospital has once again demonstrated its superior heart care by receiving the Get With The Guidelines – Gold Plus Achievement for heart failure care for the 11th consecutive year, along with Gold Plus Achievement in stroke care. Additionally, Rochester General has been honored with an Honor Roll Elite Achievement in heart failure and Honor Roll Achievement in stroke and Type 2 diabetes care.
Unity Hospital also celebrates a decade of excellence, having received the Get With The Guidelines-Gold Plus Achievement and Honor Role Elite Achievement for stroke care, along with Honor Roll Achievement status in Type 2 diabetes care. Newark-Wayne Community Hospital continues to excel with its own Gold Plus Achievement and Honor Roll Elite Achievement in stroke care and Honor Role Achievement for Type 2 diabetes care.