Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center Again Named Top Brevard Hospital in U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Hospitals’ Edition

Holmes Regional also ranked No. 31 statewide and Health First hospitals garnered a total of 11 “High Performing Specialties.”

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center has again been named the No. 1 hospital in Brevard County and No. 31 in the state of Florida (among more than 370 hospitals) by U.S. News & World Report in its annual ‘Best Hospitals’ edition released this week.  

In addition to its top local and state rankings, Health First’s Holmes Regional earned recognition for eight “high performing specialties” including:

•   Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma

•   Gynecological Cancer Surgery

•   Heart Arrhythmia

•   Aortic Valve Surgery

•   Heart Bypass Surgery

•   Diabetes

•   Kidney Failure

•   Hip Replacement

“Health First remains more committed than ever to serving our community’s needs, and our patients and communities strengthen and motivate us each and every day,” said Terry Forde, Health First President and CEO.

“The U.S. News Best Hospitals report is one of – if not THE – most anticipated and respected resources available today for healthcare consumers. These accolades are especially meaningful to our physicians, nurses, associates, and volunteers who dedicate themselves to a stronger and healthier Brevard County, and we are honored to share these results with those who entrust Health First with their care,” Forde continued.

Health First’s Viera Hospital again earned a “high performing specialty” distinction for:

• Hip Replacement

Palm Bay Hospital this year earned two “high performing specialty” distinctions for:

• Pacemaker Implantation

• Knee Replacement

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

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