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Palos Receives Healthgrades 2014 Women's Health Excellence Award

Palos Community Hospital announced today that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2014 Women’s Health Excellence Award™ according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The recognition distinguishes Palos Community Hospital as a top performing hospital in women’s health.

“Earning a distinction for Women’s Health Excellence further demonstrates the high quality clinical care and service we provide to our patients at Palos,” says Terrence Moisan, M.D., interim CEO of Palos Community Hospital.

Palos is one of only 178 recognized nationally and was ranked among the Top 5 percent in the nation, for their outcomes  for  care provided to women for common conditions and procedures treated in the hospital. 

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“Women tend to fare worse than men in the treatment of significant medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, so it is important for women to understand their risks and select a hospital accordingly,” explains Evan Marks, Executive Vice President of Healthgrades. “The Healthgrades 2014 Women’s Health Excellence Award recipients have demonstrated exceptional performance and a dedicated approach to delivering superior quality care for women.”

Palos Community Hospital continues to invest in women’s health with last month’s opening of the Women’s Center, located near the lobby of the hospital. The facility features today’s most advanced medical technology and offers comprehensive breast care services, from early diagnosis to long-term recovery, all in one convenient and relaxed setting.

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To see the complete Healthgrades Women’s Health Report 2014, including full methodology, please visit www.healthgrades.com/quality

 

About Palos Community Hospital

Palos Community Hospital’s ongoing mission is to strive to provide quality health care. By combining the medical expertise of highly skilled physicians and nurses with state-of-the-art technology and a comprehensive approach to treatment, Palos is committed to delivering compassionate health care in a healing environment.

Palos Community Hospital is a 428-bed not-for-profit health care facility located in Palos Heights, Ill. As one of the area’s leading hospitals, we have been serving the communities of the Southwest suburbs for 40 years. Our more than 500 affiliate physicians represent more than 40 specialties and subspecialties.

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