MUNSTER | Community Hospital has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for stroke care, according to research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.
From 2020-22, patients treated at hospitals among America’s 100 Best for stroke care have, on average, a 63.5% lower risk of experiencing a complication than if treated in hospitals that did not receive the award, according to Healthgrades’ analysis in 2024. This designation reflects Community Hospital’s outstanding clinical performance and identifies it as one of the nation’s top 2% of hospitals for stroke care.
“This recognition is a testament to the advanced stroke care we provide for our patients,” said Jill Conner, executive director of Neuroscience Service for Community Healthcare System. “As Northwest Indiana’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center, Community Hospital stands ready 24/7 to give our patients the chance to have the best possible outcome after suffering a stroke. We are honored to receive to Healthgrades’ recognition of our work and dedication to the people and communities we serve.”
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most – patient outcomes – the Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for patients and hospitals. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
“Healthgrades congratulates Community Hospital for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high-quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and leader of Data Science at Healthgrades. “As health systems nationwide elevate the quality of care, these elite facilities provide a roadmap for success. We commend Community Hospital for its dedication to excellence in patient care.”
Community Healthcare System’s higher level of care and management also allows Community Hospital to serve as the destination center for complex stroke patients, including those arriving from northern Indiana’s Primary Stroke Centers. Community Hospital is supported by the certified Primary Stroke Centers at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.
