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Sherman Oaks Hospital Recognized with Five-Star Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades

Sherman Oaks, CA – October 22, 2024 – Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation,  announced today that it has achieved specific accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Sherman Oaks Hospital’s distinction is a Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment Specialty Excellence Award for 12 Years in a Row.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Healthgrades Five-Star Clinical Achievement Award for our Orthopedic services. This recognition not only validates our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality of specialty care, it also underscores our dedication to advancing the field of orthopedics through innovation and excellence. At Sherman Oaks Hospital, we are committed to ensuring that every patient receives personalized, compassionate, and state-of-the-art treatment,” said Chief Executive Officer for Sherman Oaks Hospital, EM V. Garcia.  “We are grateful to our talented team of healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to make this possible. This award is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and it inspires us to continue striving for even greater achievements in the years to come.”

Sherman Oaks Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*

“Healthgrades commends Sherman Oaks Hospital for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including Recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award and Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety for 11 Years in a Row ,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Sherman Oaks Hospital’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in California and nationwide.”

Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

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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. That 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.