Contact: Sherry Grindeland
425-899-1882 or slgrindeland@evergreenhealthcare.org
KIRKLAND, WA. − Evergreen Hospital Medical Center was ranked #1 in Washington and in the top five percent of hospitals in the nation for treatment of stroke by HealthGrades, the country’s leading healthcare rating system.
For the sixth consecutive year, Evergreen received five-star rating for maternity care. The rankings for 2010 were released by HealthGrades today.
The hospital was also named as one of the Top 5 in Washington for gastrointestinal services, and in the Top 10 in the state for general surgery, overall critical care and overall pulmonary services.
HealthGrades studies nearly 5,000 hospitals each year, reviewing more than 40 million hospitalization records before it awards the ratings. Complete information is available at www.healthgrades.com. More information about Evergreen Hospital Medical Center and Evergreen Healthcare can be found at www.evergreenhealthcare.org.
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center has 227 beds and is the heart of Evergreen Healthcare that includes medical groups, home care, hospice and many other services and community health outreach programs. Since opening our doors in 1972, Evergreen’s patient and family-centered philosophy, combined with our commitment to advancing medical solutions, has enabled us to provide people with exceptional care. Evergreen serves more than 400,000 residents throughout north King and south Snohomish counties. More than 800 physicians, representing over 50 specialties, provide clinical excellence in all major services including cardiac, oncology, surgery and maternity care at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. For more information, visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org.