Joliet hospital earns awards in 3 categories from Healthgrades

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet has earned three top honors for clinical quality from Healthgrades, according to a news release from Prime Healthcare. Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet is a member of Prime Healthcare. The hospital is a Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 8 Years in a Row (2020-2027); a Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2023-2027); and a Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed, 2027, according to the release.Saint Joseph Medical Center’s achievements are based solely on patient outcomes, according to the release.“Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance strictly on objective clinical outcomes–risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates–across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide,” according to the release.For more information on Healthgrades and how it identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care, visit resources.healthgrades.com.For mor