Napa, Calif. --Aug. 5, 2026 – Queen of the Valley has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Hip Fracture, Kidney Failure and Pacemaker implantation. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a 'High Performing' designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.
U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and expertise of our physicians, nurses and caregivers, who work every day to deliver exceptional care to our patients,” said Amy Herold, M.D., chief administrative officer. “At Queen of the Valley, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to every person who turns to us in need.”
“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Queen of the Valley outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
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About Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center is a Catholic, nonprofit, acute-care hospital serving Napa Valley and surrounding communities for more than 60 years. Part of Providence St. Joseph Health, a national nonprofit Catholic health system, The Queen is guided by a mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, whole-person care, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, maternity services, surgical care, cancer care, heart and vascular services, and advanced specialty care, delivered by dedicated caregivers committed to the health and well-being of the community.
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