Quality of Care
Lehigh Valley Hospital has achieved national recognition continuously since 1995 as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals. Lehigh Valley Hospital has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report eight times for cardiac care and cardiac surgery. The hospital has received a total of 28 specialty category listings in the past five years, including heart care and heart surgery; hormonal disorders including diabetes; digestive disorders; orthopedics; urology, and ear, nose and throat care.
LVHN hospitals are the only Lehigh Valley hospitals participating in the Leapfrog Group’s evaluation of health care safety, quality and customer value. Lehigh Valley Hospital is one of 39 hospitals nationwide to receive the 2007 Leapfrog Group Top Hospital award. All LVHN hospitals meet Leapfrog standards for patient safety. All LVHN campuses are accredited by the Joint Commission.
On February 23, 2011 Becker's Hospital Review listed Lehigh Valley Hospital under the 50 Best Hospitals in America.
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