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Hartford HealthCare hospitals receive highest safety rating from Leapfrog- an independent non-profit healthcare watchdog that aims to give patients simple ways to understand safety. It measures a hospital's ability to protect patients from preventable errors. It takes intensely focused clinicians & caregivers to achieve that top score.

Backus Hospital

Leapfrog

  • Leapfrog Hospital "A" Safety Grade
Leapfrog Awards

Joint Commission

  • Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement

Healthgrades

Best Specialty

  • One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2024

Cardiac

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)

Orthopedics

  • Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement in 2024

Neurosciences

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)

Pulmonary

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 5 Years in a Row (2020-2024)

Gastrointestinal

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2024
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2024
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery in 2024
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Bowel Obstruction for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)

Critical Care

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 8 Years in a Row (2017-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure in 2024

Critical Care Excellence Award

  • Top 5% in the Nation for Critical Care in 2022

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award

  • Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services

The Lown Institute Hospital Social Responsibility Index:

  • Only hospital in Connecticut to earn “As” on health equity, the value of care and health outcomes; #71 among all U.S. hospitals

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:

  • Non-Profit of the Year COVID-19 Hero award

More Backus Hospital Awards & Accreditations

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Leapfrog

  • Leapfrog Hospital "A" Safety Grade
Leapfrog Awards

Joint Commission

  • Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement

Healthgrades

Best Specialty

  • One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2024

Cardiac

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
  • Orthopedics
    •    Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement in 2024

Neurosciences

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)

Pulmonary

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 5 Years in a Row (2020-2024)

Gastrointestinal

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2024
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2024
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery in 2024
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Bowel Obstruction for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)

Critical Care

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 8 Years in a Row (2017-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure in 2024

Critical Care Excellence Award

  • Top 5% in the Nation for Critical Care in 2022

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award

  • Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services

The Lown Institute Hospital Social Responsibility Index:

  • Only hospital in Connecticut to earn “As” on health equity, the value of care and health outcomes; #71 among all U.S. hospitals

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:

  • Non-Profit of the Year COVID-19 Hero award

More Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Awards & Accreditations

Hartford Hospital

Leapfrog

  • Top Teaching Hospital
  • Leapfrog “A” safety grade

Leapfrog Awards

Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital 2023

U.S. News & World Report

  • Rated as the No. 1 hospital in the Hartford Metro Area and among the best hospitals in Connecticut for 2023-24

Healthgrades

Recipient of Healthgrades® 'America's 250 Best Hospitals' Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)

Hartford Hospital Named One of America’s 50 Best for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery, 2024

Best Specialty

  • One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)\
  • One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ in 2024

Cardiac

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ for 5 Years in a Row (2020-2024)
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2020-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for 8 Years in a Row (2017-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 9 Years in a Row (2016-2024)

Orthopedics

  • Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement in 2024

Neurosciences

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cranial Neurosurgery for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke in 2024

Prostate Surgery

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Prostate Removal Surgery in 2024

Gastrointestinal

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries in 2024
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2024

Critical Care

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 21 Years in a Row (2004-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 10 Years in a Row (2015-2024)

World Best Specialized Hospitals List 2023

High performing in the following procedures and conditions:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
  • Aortic valve surgery
  • Colon cancer surgery
  • Diabetes
  • Heart attack
  • Heart bypass surgery
  • Heart failure
  • Hip fracture
  • Hip replacement
  • Kidney faillure
  • Knee replacement
  • Lung cancer surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Prostate cancer surgery
  • TAVR
America's 50 best hospitals

Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals

  • Outpatient Experience 
  • Patient Safety 
  • Bariatric Surgery 
  • Cancer Care 
  • Stroke Care 
Women's Choice Award 2024

Additional national rankings for the Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital

  • The Joint Commission: Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification: First in New England to receive designation
  • American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation: Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center
  • The American Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Highest ratings for Cardiac Surgery

More Hartford Hospital Awards & Accreditations

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Leapfrog

  • Leapfrog Hospital "A" Safety Grade
Leapfrog Awards

Joint Commission

  • Disease-Specific Certification in Heart Failure

Healthgrades

Gastrointestinal

  • Five-Star Recipient for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)

Critical Care

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)

U.S. News & World Report

  • Recognized as high performing in the following conditions:
    • Heart Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Stroke

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award

  • Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services

The Lown Institute Hospital Social Responsibility Index:

  • Only hospital in Connecticut to earn “As” on health equity, the value of care and health outcomes; #71 among all U.S. hospitals

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:

  • Non-Profit of the Year COVID-19 Hero award

More Hosspital of Central Connecticut Awards & Accreditations

MidState Medical Center

Leapfrog

  • Top Teaching Hospital
  • Leapfrog “A” safety grade
Leapfrog Awards

The Joint Commission

  • The Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center: Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery, first in the country

Healthgrades

Cardiac

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)

Orthopedics

  • Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 5 Years in a Row (2020-2024)

Pulmonary

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)

Critical Care

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure in 2024

Patient Safety

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award, 2024
Healthgrades - Patient Safety 2024

Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals

  • Patient Safety 
  • Bariatric Surgery 
  • Obstetrics 
  • Orthopedics 
  • Stroke Care 
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery 
  • Mammogram Imaging
Women's Choice Award 2024

More MidState Medical Center Awards & Accreditations

St. Vincent’s Medical Center

Leapfrog

  • Top Teaching Hospital
  • Leapfrog “A” safety grade
Leapfrog Awards

The Joint Commission

  • Primary Stroke Center

Advanced certification for hip and knee join replacement and spine surgery

The American Heart Association

  • Gold Plus and Honor Roll status:
    • Heart Failure program
    • Stroke program

Women’s Choice Awards for Best Hospitals

  • Outpatient Experience 
  • Patient Safety 
  • Bariatric Surgery 
  • Heart Care 
  • Orthopedics 
  • Comprehensive Breast Care 
  • Mammogram Imaging 
Women's Choice Award 2024

More St. Vincent's Medical Center Awards & Accreditations

Windham Hospital

Leapfrog

  • Leapfrog Hospital "A" Safety Grade
Leapfrog Awards

Healthgrades

Orthopedics

  • Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)

Critical Care

  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)

Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals

  • Outpatient Experience
Women's Choice Award 2024

The Lown Institute Hospital Social Responsibility Index

  • Most racially inclusive hospital in Connecticut

Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce

  • COVID-19 Hero Award

More Windham Hospital Awards & Accreditations

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