Oroville, CA. (Oct. 18, 2011)– A report released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, named Oroville Hospital a recipient of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for Overall Pulmonary Services in 2012. Choosing a hospital can be a life or death decision. HealthGrades report found that patients treated at 5-star rated hospitals experience a 73% lower risk of mortality and a 63% lower risk of complications compared to 1-star rated hospitals. A quality comparison of doctors and hospitals can be found online at HealthGrades.com.
Additional clinical achievements for Oroville Hospital:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Stroke in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Overall Pulmonary Services in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Pneumonia for 8 Years in a Row (2005-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Carotid Surgery in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Cholecystectomy in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Appendectomy in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Sepsis in 2012
“Oroville Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We have been able to accomplish this through the dedication and expertise of our physician, nurses and clinical staff,” says Robert J. Wentz president and chief executive officer. “I am proud of this hospital for the exceptional care it delivers to our community.”
“Patients today have a wide array of options when it comes to choosing a healthcare provider,” said Kerry Hicks, HealthGrades chief executive officer. “At HealthGrades, we are proud to have led the way for empowering patient choice based on objective clinical outcomes and access to actionable quality measures. We commend Oroville Hospital for its superior quality and support of consumerism and transparency.”
About Oroville Hospital
OrovilleHospitalis a community hospital dedicated to always providing the finest personalized healthcare to Oroville and the surrounding foothill and valley communities by offering a medical home, with a wide range of integrated services from prevention through treatment to wellness.
About HealthGrades
HealthGrades is America's most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes. HealthGrades online properties are the nation's leading destination for physician search and empower more than 170 million consumers annually to make informed healthcare decisions.