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<\/a><\/a>\nAccording to Becker\u2019s, its \u201c100 Great Community Hospitals\u201d are distinguished by their commitment to clinical excellence; accessibility; personalized, high-quality, affordable care; and improving health outcomes within the communities they serve. The Prime Healthcare hospitals recognized include Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital-Chicago, Saint Mary\u2019s Regional Medical Center-Reno, and St. Mary\u2019s General Hospital-Passaic. The Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals recognized include Encino Hospital Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston, Sherman Oaks Hospital, and St. Mary\u2019s Hospital-Kankakee.<\/p>
\nAs Becker's Healthcare noted, \"Becker's Great Community Hospitals list demonstrates the extraordinary care community hospitals deliver daily, often with limited resources and other real-world constraints. The 2026 list proudly celebrates the dedication, resilience and impact of community hospitals committed to providing accessible, affordable care close to home.\"<\/p>
\n\u201cCommunity hospitals serve an essential role in our nation\u2019s healthcare system, and we believe they are worth saving, strengthening, and investing in,\u201d said Sunny Bhatia, MD, president of Prime Healthcare. \u201cThis meaningful recognition among the nation\u2019s greatest hospitals reflects the dedication of our physicians, caregivers, teams, and the progress being made to enhance quality and expand access to care. We are honored to partner with these communities to build stronger hospitals and a healthier future for the patients who depend on them.\u201d<\/p>
\nTogether, the seven recognized hospitals reflect Prime Healthcare\u2019s national commitment to preserving access to care, investing in clinical quality, and strengthening hospitals that serve as vital resources for patients and families. Three of the seven hospitals recognized are in Illinois, where Prime Healthcare recently expanded its presence to nine hospitals following unanimous approval by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board<\/a> and recognition of Prime\u2019s nationally proven record of revitalizing struggling hospitals, honoring commitments to local communities, and investing in expanded services and access to care.<\/p> \nBoard Member David Fox stated, \u201cI was impressed by the fact that you had already acquired 45-plus hospitals around America, all of them in highly distressed condition. And you\u2019ve been able to maintain and improve their performance over the years. You really do seem to be fulfilling the promises that you made to us back in 2024.\u201d<\/p> \nHighlights from Becker\u2019s Recognition<\/b><\/p> \nBecker\u2019s Healthcare highlighted distinctions for each hospital that place them among the nation\u2019s greatest community hospitals.<\/p> \nPrime Healthcare Hospitals<\/b><\/p> \nPrime Healthcare Foundation Hospitals<\/b><\/p> \nAccording to Becker\u2019s, the greatest community hospitals are chosen for their ability to offer accessible, affordable, and high-quality care to patients. Becker\u2019s Healthcare developed the list based on nominations and editorial research, and organizations cannot pay for inclusion.<\/p> \nAbout Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation<\/b><\/p> \nPrime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation\u2019s leading health systems, with more than 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics<\/i>. Its hospitals have been named among the nation\u2019s \u201c100 Top Hospitals\u201d 75 times, and Prime Healthcare is one of Healthgrades\u2019 most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.<\/p> \nTo learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nFind Prime Healthcare on:<\/p> \nLinkedIn:<\/b> linkedin.com\/company\/prime-healthcare<\/a>\n
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