Sherman Oaks is one of the eight Prime Healthcare hospitals to receive the award
Sherman Oaks, CA (May 28, 2024) – Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, was named to the 100 Great Community Hospitals list by Becker’s Hospital Review. Sherman Oaks is one of the eight Prime Healthcare hospitals to make this year’s edition.
“Sherman Oaks Hospital is pleased to receive this recognition that directly displays both our commitment and dedication to the community and our incredible staff’s compassion and clinical excellence,” said EM V. Garcia, CEO of Sherman Oaks Hospital. “To be recognized by Becker’s in this way along with some of the leading community hospitals in the United States is an outstanding reinforcement of the remarkable care our teams provide to our patients each and every day. Sherman Oaks Hospital is proud to serve this community, and greatly appreciative of this honor.”
Per Becker’s, the community hospitals featured on the complete list are focused on bringing clinical and academic excellence, personalized and holistic care, and overall improved health to their communities. The Becker’s editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on nominations and considered several outside rankings and ratings organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS, The Leapfrog Group, the National Rural Health Association and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
In total, Sherman Oaks Hospital was joined by seven other Prime Healthcare hospitals who received recognition, including:
- Centinela Hospital Medical Center (CA)
- East Liverpool City Hospital (Ohio)
- Encino Hospital Medical Center (CA)
- Mission Regional Medical Center (TX)
- Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center (NV)
- Joseph Medical Center (MO)
- Mary’s Medical Center (MO)
Sherman Oaks Hospital also recently received the prestigious 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. The Healthgrades honor places Sherman Oaks in the top 5% nationally for patient safety, with the lowest occurrences of 14 preventable patient safety events.
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About Sherman Oaks Hospital
Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital is nationally recognized as a “100 Top Hospital” by IBM Watson Health. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.