Southeast Health Medical Center is proud to be named one of the top regional hospitals in the nation for 2026–2027 by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year, recognizing its superior outcomes.

The Medical Center is among 505 hospitals to earn this prestigious distinction. In addition, Southeast Health was recognized as a High Performing Hospital in nine specialties, procedures, and conditions.

“Southeast Health Medical Center is honored to be consistently recognized nationally for our commitment to quality care,” said Rick Sutton, chief executive officer at Southeast Health. “This achievement represents the high standard of excellence our nurses, clinical staff, physicians, advanced practice providers, and support personnel hold themselves to when delivering care to our patients.”

Sutton also commended the Houston County Health Care Authority for its continued support and strategic vision that position the health system for national recognition.

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions. Only 16 percent of those evaluated earned a Best Hospitals designation. Rankings were based on objective performance measures, including risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and the quality of nursing care.

“A hospital named among the U.S. News Best Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality care, especially in achieving successful outcomes for patients,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A Best Hospitals recognition reflects consistent top-tier medical care to its community.”

This recognition cannot be applied for; it is determined solely by U.S. News’s rigorous methodology. Such independent validation underscores our ongoing commitment to making Southeast, Southbest.

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