U.S. News & World Report Ranks Danbury Hospital #3 in Connecticut

Danbury Hospital Ranked #3 Among Top in the State by U.S. News & World Report 

Danbury Hospital has been ranked the #3 hospital in Connecticutby U.S. News & World Report. According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals 2015-16, of the nearly 50 hospitals in Connecticut, Danbury Hospital is one of seven that exceeded expected standards of care in the following three adult procedures and conditions:

  •         Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  •         Heart Failure
  •         Knee Replacement

“This regional recognition is an incredible testament to our staff and reflects their knowledge, expertise and commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care,” said Matthew Miller, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Western Connecticut Health Network.

According to the publication, the “Best Hospitals” are rated on their care for meeting the needs of the most challenging and medically complex patients whereas “Best Regional Hospitals” rate hospitals that demonstrate excellent performance in procedures and conditions that typify everyday inpatient care.

“Patients deserve high-quality information on hospitals,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report. “We strive to provide them with the most comprehensive data available so they can make more informed decisions together with their doctor about where to undergo treatment.”

“It’s an honor to be ranked #3 in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals,” said John M. Murphy, M.D., President & Chief Executive Officer, Western Connecticut Health Network. “I have witnessed, firsthand, the personal investment our team makes in caring for our patients. They exude our core values of excellence, compassion and teamwork each and every day. It’s their devotion and competence that earned the #3 spot and we are all very proud of their collective efforts.”

For the full list of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2015-16 visit www.usnews.com/best-hospitals.

 

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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