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10 | Health Matters: Providence St. Mary Medical Center care for our patients and their loved ones," says Kevin Manemann, Providence South chief executive. "Thank you to Providence St. Mary for the exceptional care you provide to the High Desert community." "It is such a privilege for us to care for our patients," adds Castillo. "And I'm happy to see the hard work of our many caregivers being recognized on a national scale. Thank you, as always, for your trust in us." For more information, visit health.usnews .com/best-hospitals or use #BestHospitals on Facebook or Twitter. Providence St. Mary Earns Prestigious Recognition U.S. News & World Report recognizes hospital for specialty care. E arlier this year, Providence St. Mary Medical Center earned "high performing" ratings from U.S. News & World Report for treatment of six serious conditions. These high marks would not be possible without our entire team working together so seamlessly. In these latest ratings, our hospital was recognized for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, pneumonia and stroke, according to data released in July. "Each of these conditions is extremely serious, and our doctors and caregivers—despite overwhelming numbers of COVID-19 cases—have continued to provide excellent care to all our patients," says Randall Castillo, Providence St. Mary chief executive. "Our caregivers have sacrificed so much throughout the pandemic to ensure the High Desert continues to receive leading-edge care. They truly live our Promise: 'Know me, care for me, ease my way.' " Castillo says shared expertise, research and innovation throughout Providence Southern California have helped raise the level of care in all specialties across the organization. U.S. News announced its prestigious Best Hospitals rankings and ratings based on data from 4,500 hospitals nationwide, 415 in California. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in its 33rd year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. "Providence is committed to its long-standing tradition of outstanding quality and exceptional