DENVER (KDVR) — UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, located on the Anschutz campus in Aurora, was ranked by U.S. News and World Report for the 14th year as the state’s best hospital.
The same publication ranked the hospital among the nation’s best in four specialties:
- Pulmonology and lung surgery (shared with National Jewish Health)
- Cancer
- Diabetes and endocrinology
- Obstetrics and gynecology
According to U.S. News and World Report’s website, the hospital ranked in the top 50 for the listed specialties but ranked 20th in the nation for pulmonology and lung surgery.
The hospital also ranked as high performing in treatments for acute kidney failure; heart conditions that include stroke, arrhythmias and heart failure; spinal fusion; and hip fractures.
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“This achievement underscores the remarkable commitment of UCHealth’s staff and providers, whose compassion and expertise place our patients at the center of everything we do,” said Elizabeth B. Concordia, UCHealth president and CEO, in a release announcing the ranking. “Improving lives and delivering exceptional care isn’t just our mission, it’s our daily promise to the communities we serve.”…