U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Washington Adventist Hospital and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital as High Performing in Eight Specialty Areas

Rockville, MD – In its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the United States, U.S. News & World Report recognized Washington Adventist and Shady Grove Adventist Hospitals as high performing in eight specialty areas. Among the specialty area recognitions were Cardiology & Heart Surgery at Washington Adventist Hospital, and Geriatrics and Diabetes at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital.

“This year marks 50 years in cardiac excellence since Washington Adventist Hospital’s first heart surgery in 1962, and this national recognition for our program helps demonstrate our continued commitment to delivering high-quality heart care now and into the future,” said Joyce Newmyer, President of Washington Adventist Hospital. “I commend our physicians and employees in all our recognized specialty areas for their focused work to deliver safe, exceptional care to our patients.”

“The caregivers at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital strive every day to deliver superior health-care services to all our community, and we’re pleased to be recognized for the care we provide our seniors and those living with diabetes,” said Dennis Hansen, President of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. “This type of recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work and skill of our dedicated physicians and staff.”

In each specialty in which a hospital is a candidate, U.S. News & World Report scores the area based on four elements: reputation, patient survival, patient safety and care-related factors such as nursing and patient services. Washington Adventist Hospital was recognized as high performing in a total of four areas: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, and Neurology & Neurosurgery. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital was also recognized as high performing in four areas: Geriatrics, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology.

Both hospitals have been continually recognized for the quality care provided to patients with many serious health conditions. Recent recognition includes:

• Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by The Society of Chest Pain Centers.
• Designated as a Cardiac Interventional Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services and Systems (MIEMSS).
• Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by MIEMSS.
• Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.

Washington Adventist Hospital is a 252-bed acute-care facility located in Takoma Park, Maryland. Washington Adventist Hospital is Montgomery County’s first cardiac center, performing more than 500 open-heart surgeries and more than 6,000 heart catheterizations each year. The Hospital is the first accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center in the DC Metro Area. Washington Adventist Hospital is part of Adventist HealthCare, an integrated health-care delivery system based in Rockville, Maryland, that is one of the largest employers in the state of Maryland.

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute care facility in Rockville, Maryland, with 331 licensed beds. Shady Grove is committed to delivering excellent health care through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. The hospital offers a broad range of health services and is recognized for excellence in emergency care; high-risk obstetrical and neonatal care; cardiac and vascular interventional care; oncology care; several surgical specialties; and a number of specialized services for children. The Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center in Germantown provides emergency medical care to more than 35,000 residents each year. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is part of Maryland-based Adventist HealthCare, an integrated health-care delivery system that is one of the largest employers in the state of Maryland.