The CareChex overall hospital care quality rating is based upon several measures, including mortality, complications and patient satisfaction. Additionally, EJGH earned the 2018 Stroke Care Excellence Award and Neurosciences Excellence Award from the healthcare ratings provider Healthgrades.
“To be named number one in the state once is outstanding, but to do it for a third straight term highlights our commitment to our patients,” said Gerald Parton, president and CEO of EJGH, in an emailed release. “Our dedication to excellent medical outcomes and patient safety remains our top priority; these latest quality rankings confirm our standing in the healthcare industry.”
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