Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Care from Healthgrades

November 3, 2023 Providence News Team

Santa Rosa, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2023) Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital announced today they have achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.

The annual Healthgrades award program recognizes hospitals that deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Awards in specialty areas help patients make informed decisions with their care. 

“At Providence, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients,” said South Division Chief Executive Laureen Driscoll. “Our caregivers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital are pleased to be recognized once again for their unwavering commitment to providing personalized, compassionate care and the best outcomes for our patients.”

This year, the hospitals were recognized for superior performance across the following specialties:

Santa Rosa Memorial

Best Specialty:

  • One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)

Cardiac:

  • Five Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures in 2024 *New*

Orthopedics:

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
  • Named among the top 10% in the nation for Spine Surgery for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
  • Five Star Recipient for Hip Fracture treatment for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
  • Five Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)

Neurosciences

  • Five Star Recipient for treatment of Stroke for 6 years in a row (2019-2024)

Pulmonary

  • Five Star Recipient for treatment of Pneumonia for 4 years in a row (2021-2024)

Gastrointestinal

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award *New*
  • Recipient of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
  • Named among the top 10% in the nation for overall Gastrointestinal Services in 2024 *New*
  • Named among the top 10% in the nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
  • Named among the top 10% in the nation for Gastrointestinal medical treatment in 2024 *New*
  • Five Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries for 3 years in a row (2022-2024)
  • Five Star Recipient for treatment for of Gastrointestinal Bleed in 2024 *New*
  • Five Star Recipient for treatment of Pancreatitis for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)

Critical Care

  • Five Star Recipient for treatment of Sepsis for 8 years in a row (2017-2024)

Surgical Care

  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)
  • Named among the top 10% in the nation for Surgical Care for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)

Petaluma Valley Hospital

Cardiac:

  • Five Star Recipient for treatment of Heart Attack for 2 years in a row (2023-2024)

Orthopedics

  • Five Star Recipient for Hip Fracture treatment in 2024 *New*

Critical Care

  • Five Star Recipient for treatment of Sepsis for 4 years in a row (2021-2024)

“Healthgrades congratulates Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients.”

The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.

Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2024 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

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About Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital  
Providence, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, full-service, 338-bed health care facility. Services include cancer, cardiac, critical care, emergency/a level II trauma center, maternity and infant care; neurosciences; orthopaedics; pediatrics, the neonatal intensive care nursery, and more. The hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals within Providence, as well as numerous outpatient facilities, affiliated physicians, home and community care, and Providence Medical Group providers, to ensure patients receive the highest level of care, close to home. For more information, visit
www.providence.org. 

About Petaluma Valley Hospital, Providence
Petaluma Valley Hospital is a secular member of the Providence health system located in Sonoma County. Petaluma Valley Hospital ensures patients have access to vital medical services, including their 24/7 emergency department, primary care and specialty clinics. The hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals within Providence, as well as numerous outpatient facilities, affiliated physicians, home and community care, and Providence Medical Group providers. Our comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services provide the expert care patients need - close to home.

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