MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has earned recognition on Newsweek’s annual list of the world’s best hospitals for the eighth consecutive year. The ranking reinforces Long Beach Medical Center’s longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and high-quality patient care, they said in a public statement.
On the 2026 list, Long Beach Medical Center ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the United States, top 20 hospitals in California and top five hospitals in the region. Long Beach Medical Center continues to be the only hospital in the greater region, including Lakewood and Los Alamitos, to receive the distinction.
“Being recognized among the world’s best hospitals for eight consecutive years is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and continuous process and performance improvement—hallmarks of high-quality clinical outcomes,” said Eugene Kim, M.D., chief medical officer of Long Beach Medical Center, in a public statement. “Our teams consistently uphold standards that go above and beyond, reflecting the level of care our community deserves.”…