Salinas Valley Health Earns National Recognition from U.S. News & World Report

July 29, 2025 - Salinas Valley Health has once again been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals, earning “High Performing” ratings in eight procedures and conditions in the 2025–2026 Best Hospitals rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

In the latest evaluation, Salinas Valley Health achieved high-performing status in:

• Diabetes
• Heart Arrhythmia
• Heart Attack
• Kidney Failure
• Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
• Maternity Care
• Pacemaker Implantation
• Pneumonia

“This recognition reflects the exceptional skills and dedication of our entire team,” said Allen Radner, MD, President/CEO of Salinas Valley Health. “Every day, our clinical and non-clinical staff of more than two thousand individuals work tirelessly to deliver the highest quality care for our community. Being named high performing across such a wide range of specialties is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and patient-centered care.”

According to U.S. News & World Report, more than 4,400 hospitals were evaluated nationwide, with less than half (38%) achieving a high performance ranking in any one category. In the case of Salinas Valley Health, the high performing evaluation was achieved in eight categories. The Best Hospitals rankings assess objective quality measures to identify hospitals that excel at handling the most complex and difficult cases.

“For most Americans, health care decisions are made close to home. The Best Regional Hospitals rankings underscore the difference high-performing local medical centers make,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “These local hospital rankings, entirely performance-driven, equip individuals and their families, in consultation with their medical providers, to choose the highest quality care available in their own communities.”

You can learn more about Salinas Valley Health’s awards and recognitions here. 

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