U.S. News & World Report
Ranks U-M in Top 10 "Best Hospitals"

The University of Michigan Health System has once again taken its place among America's top 10 hospitals, according to an annual ranking released recently by U.S. News and World Report. It is the only health care system in Michigan to make the list.

UMHS ranked seventh this year, up from 12th in 2000. Only 15 hospitals make the prestigious U.S. News and World Report honor roll.

Three specialties were in the top 10 — ear, nose & throat, geriatrics, and hormonal disorders — including endocrinology and diabetes.

"This honor reflects the commitment of every U-M Health System employee to bring our patients the best care and the latest medical technologies available," says Gilbert S. Omenn, M.D., Ph.D., U-M executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of the U-M Health System. "We are all proud of this No. 7 ranking which highlights the national recognition of our clinical care programs that are strengthened by our outstanding research and educational mission."

The top three hospitals identified by U.S. News & World Report were: Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

-Valerie Gliem