U.S. News & World Report rankings released Aug. 8

Story by: Norton Healthcare on August 8, 2017

U.S. News & World Report released its “Best Hospitals” rankings, showing Norton Healthcare’s adult-service facilities as No. 1 in the Louisville area and No. 4 in Kentucky.

Overall “high performing” ratings were given in the following areas:

• Heart failure care
• Colon cancer surgery
• Lung cancer surgery
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment
• Hip replacement
• Knee replacement

“While we were certainly pleased with our high rankings, we will continually work to improve the quality and delivery of care,” said Russell F. Cox, president and chief executive officer, Norton Healthcare. “We remain focused on ensuring that our patients and their families receive the excellent care they deserve.”

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