Expert medical care can be the difference between life and death, which is why it’s comforting to know that one of the best hospitals in the state — and country — is located right in our very own backyard.
In the past three months, Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as:
- One of the top 34 hospitals in the country (Top Hospitals for Common Care)
- One of the top hospitals in Washington (http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/wa).
These recent accolades, which were given based on a challenging set of criteria established by U.S. News and World Report, are just two of many that Providence Medical Group and Providence St. Peter Hospital have collected over the years.
U.S. News and World Report’s recognition of Providence St. Peter Hospital as a nationwide leader in common care areas ranked the hospital alongside well-respected medical institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and Stanford University. In total, nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country were evaluated on common inpatient procedures and conditions such as heart bypass surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Of the hospitals evaluated, only 34 were ranked as high performing in all five categories. Providence St. Peter Hospital was one of them.
Paul Wilkinson, chief operating officer for Providence St. Peter Hospital, says recognition like this means a lot to the hospital. “It confirms the great care we provide,” says Wilkinson. “It shows what we know – that people don’t have to leave Southwest Washington for great care.”
But Providence St. Peter Hospital doesn’t strive for quality care in hopes of garnering prestigious titles; at Providence St. Peter Hospital, providing the best care possible is all about one thing: the patients. “We don’t focus on the quality to get awards,” says Wilkinson. “We focus on the quality to take care of our patients.”
Already offering some of the best care in the country, it comes as no surprise that Providence St. Peter Hospital also ranks high among Washington hospitals as well. This was confirmed earlier this month when US News and World Report declared Providence St. Peter Hospital the second best hospital in the entire state.
“To be ranked second in the state is a wonderful recognition,” says Wilkinson. “Again, it’s confirmation of the solid work we do here in Olympia.”
Looking to the future, Wilkinson says Providence St. Peter Hospital plans to continue doing what it’s done for the past 128 years: provide quality care to our patients.
What does this look like?
One way Providence St. Peter Hospital plans to do this is by continuing to advance its award-winning medical services and improving technology. In the coming months, Wilkinson says the hospital will introduce a high-tech daVinci robot that can assist in precise surgeries. “We want to do the best we can to serve the residents here,” says Wilkinson.
With experienced healthcare professionals, top of the line equipment and technology, and high standards for quality care, Providence St. Peter Hospital isn’t just one of the best healthcare facilities in the state, it’s a national leader in the field of medicine. With this level of care, Providence St. Peter Hospital is proof you don’t need to leave the area to get high quality care.
To learn more about Providence Medical Group or Providence St. Peter Hospital, visit Providence St. Peter Hospital’s website or call 888-776-4362.
