Cook County Health hospitals have been nationally recognized for quality, specialty health care.
Cook County Health’s John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing organization for heart attack and heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia care.
Cook County Health’s two hospitals, Stroger and Provident, scored at or above the national average across all specialties for which they were rated.
These rankings are released annually by U.S. News & World ReportThe rankings are based on several factors, including outcomes, patient safety, nurse staffing, and more.
High-performing organizations rank within the top 10 percent nationally of a given specialty and are considered to be significantly better than the national average. This recognition by U.S. News & World Report underscores the commitment of the Cook County Health team to delivering accessiblee, high-quality care to patients.