University of Wisconsin Hospitals, including University Hospital and East Madison Hospital, provide 588 beds of integrated academic medical care and have been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin for 14 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. The system delivers nationally recognized expertise across eight specialties ranked among the best in the country, and holds “high performing” ratings in 18 procedures and conditions affecting adults. As home to Wisconsin’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and one of the region’s leading level 1 pediatric trauma programs, UW Health manages some of the most complex cases in the Midwest while driving innovation through cutting-edge clinical trials and academic medicine. Its subspecialty strength spans ear nose and throat, gastrointestinal surgery, geriatrics, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology, with additional excellence in cardiology, neurology and cancer care. The system has garnered widespread recognition, including top-in-state rankings from Newsweek, Women’s Choice Awards distinctions for multiple service lines, and national acclaim for its lung transplant program. Recent advancements include Acute Stroke Ready certification for East Madison Hospital, the opening of the largest U.S. medical facility completed in 2024, leadership of a national healthcare AI roundtable, and precision oncology breakthroughs enabling transformative outcomes for patients with advanced lung cancer. Research leadership remains strong through pioneering work in human eye transplantation, Alzheimer’s imaging, opioid-prescribing optimization, neuromodulation-assisted brain procedures and novel immunotherapy for Sjögren’s-related dry mouth. UW Health is also expanding access through new clinics, pediatric critical care expansion, AI-enabled clinical tools, partnerships such as the Forward Pediatric Alliance, and statewide initiatives supporting maternal mental health and community safety.
