U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. Joseph’s Health Hospital #1 in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— St. Joseph’s Health Hospital has once again been named the #1 hospital in Syracuse by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine also ranked St. Joseph’s #24 in New York State on its list of 2026-2027 Best Hospitals.

This is the 12th consecutive year that St. Joseph’s has earned the Best Regional Hospital designation.

In addition, St. Joseph’s Health Hospital was also recognized as a High Performing hospital in 8 conditions/procedures.

“Being named the #1 hospital in Syracuse is an honor that reflects the unwavering commitment of our colleagues, physicians and care teams to delivering exceptional care close to home,” said Meredith Price, President of St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. “This achievement speaks directly to our mission of serving as a transforming healing presence and reflects the values that guide us every day: compassion, excellence, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people who place their trust in us. We are grateful to our patients, colleagues and community partners for making this recognition possible.”

St. Joseph’s Health Hospital earned High Performing recognition in the following areas:

Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
Colon Cancer Surgery
Prostate Cancer Surgery
Heart Arrhythmia
Aortic Valve Surgery
Heart Bypass Surgery
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
Hip Replacement

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; only 16% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation.

“A hospital named among the U.S. News Best Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality care, especially in achieving successful outcomes for patients,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A Best Hospitals recognition reflects consistent top-tier medical care to its community.”

The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings serve as a starting point for patients and families, who should consult with their personal physicians when making specific healthcare decisions.

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 methodologyand Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

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U.S. News & World Report also ranked St. Joseph’s sister Trinity Health Ministry, St. Peter’s Hospital, the #1 hospital in Albany and High Performing in 16 conditions/procedures. It is ranked #16 in New York state.

 

About U.S. News & World Report
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About St. Joseph’s Health
St. Joseph’s Health, a non-profit health care system in Syracuse, New York, has been a trailblazer in the field since 1869 when it became the city’s first public hospital. Its commitment to exceptional care is evident in a network of acute, ambulatory, primary and specialty care services and partner care facilities providing a range of services to promote long-term health in the communities we serve. St. Joseph’s has been ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, is a designated Primary Stroke Center, and is consistently named a Best Regional Hospital and #1 in the Syracuse Metro area by US News and World Report. St. Joseph’s Health is dedicated to excellence, innovation and compassionate patient care. From pioneering ambulance services in Syracuse to being the first in Central New York to use DaVinci robotic surgery technology in an outpatient facility, St. Joseph’s legacy of firsts demonstrates its ongoing commitment to leading medical advancements. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and a member of Trinity Health, St. Joseph’s Health is your trusted partner in health, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to ensure the health and well-being of our communities.

About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue in FY2023 was $21.6 billion with $1.5 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

 

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