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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
The American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group Honor 36 Hospitals for Exceptional Inpatient Care
Awards given to hospitals nationwide for leadership in caring for the 30% of inpatient Americans who are living with diabetes ARLINGTON, Va., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and The Leapfrog Group named 36 hospitals across 12 states as 2025 Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. The award recognizes each hospital's strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes—estimated to be 30% of all people who are inpatient nationwide. Now in its second year, the number of award recipients has more than doubled, reflecting a growing nationwide commitment to addressing the unique risks faced by people with diabetes who are hospitalized. 'We congratulate these hospitals for demonstrating their commitment to patient safety and improving the lives of people living with diabetes. Moving evidence-based standards of care into practice opens doors to improved quality outcomes for people living with diabetes,' said Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, the ADA's chief quality officer. Every year, approximately 8 million Americans living with diabetes are hospitalized and face heightened risks of severe complications, including amputations, comas, and even death. Errors in medication administration, inadequate discharge planning, or exposure to hospital-acquired infections can have particularly devastating consequences for this vulnerable population. 'Protecting people from medical errors and infections is a major challenge in American hospitals, and it's even more of challenge when a person is living with diabetes. So much can go wrong so quickly,' said Leah Binder, MA, MGA, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog focused on patient safety. 'We congratulate this year's recognized leaders for their pioneering approach to ensuring vigilance in protecting these people, and we encourage other hospitals to apply to be a Recognized Leader next year.' The first-of-its-kind designation program evaluates hospitals based on their care for people with diabetes during admission, stay, and discharge. The program operationalizes the ADA's globally recognized guidelines for the treatment of people with diabetes, the Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025, along with Leapfrog's standards for excellence in hospital safety and quality. Recognized hospitals provide safe, high-quality care for people living with diabetes, by implementing blood glucose (blood sugar) testing and hypoglycemia protocols, specialized preparation for inpatient surgery, meals and insulin regimen planning, and robust discharge planning for high-risk people with diabetes. Hospitals are assessed both in the implementation of these processes and structures, and on how well they execute on the standard of care delivered to a random sample of individuals. Hospitals earning the Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes designation include: California: Eden Medical Center Eisenhower Medical Center Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus Mills-Peninsula Medical Center UCI Health Colorado: Denver Health Medical Center Florida: AdventHealth Waterman Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Louisiana: St. Tammany Health System New Jersey: Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Shore Medical Center New York: Glen Cove Hospital Plainview Hospital Syosset Hospital North Carolina: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Ohio: The Christ Hospital Pennsylvania: Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Geisinger Community Medical Center Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Geisinger Medical Center Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Tennessee: Maury Regional Hospital Texas: Texas Health Huguley Hospital Titus Regional Medical Center Washington: EvergreenHealth The applications for 2026 recognition opens July 1 and submissions are due January 31, 2026. About the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure —and we're not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we're fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook ( American Diabetes Association ), Spanish Facebook ( Asociación Americana de la Diabetes ), LinkedIn ( American Diabetes Association ), and Instagram ( @AmDiabetesAssn ). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X ( @AmDiabetesAssn ). About The Leapfrog Group Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. Leapfrog publishes letter grades for hospitals based on how safe they are for patients with the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Leapfrog also sets standards for safety and quality and reports to the public through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey. Follow us on Twitter ( @TheLeapfrogGroup ), Facebook ( The Leapfrog Group ), LinkedIn ( The Leapfrog Group )and Instagram ( @TheLeapfrogGroup ) and sign up for our newsletter. Contact: American Diabetes Association, Mimi Carmody, [email protected] Leapfrog Group, CURA Strategies, [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Diabetes Association
Chicago Tribune
23-05-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Hospitals in Hinsdale, La Grange lauded for patient care
For the 24th consecutive grading period, the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals in La Grange and Hinsdale have received an A safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, which ranks hospitals in the nation based on preventing things that harm patients. The national nonprofit watchdog Leapfrog assigns grades from A to F to general hospitals 'based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems that hospitals have implemented to prevent patient harm,' a news release notes. The latest grades came out in the spring 2025 edition of Leapfrog's semiannual Hospital Safety Grade report. Dr. Monica Reed, president and chief executive officer of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, praised the medical teams at the hospitals. 'With their expertise, dedication and compassion, they drive our efforts to provide the highest-quality whole-person care, focusing not only on patients' physical health, but also on their mental and spiritual well-being,' she shared in the release. The 79th annual La Grange Pet Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. and continues until 11:30 a.m. May 31 at Cossitt Avenue and La Grand Road. This year's theme is 'One Sweet Day.' Fiona K will be the junior grand marshall, chosen from her entry in the coloring contest judged by the La Grange Art League, which will honor her with an art show. Six floats will be chosen to receive trophies; judging is at 9 a.m. in the line-up area. Points are given for theme, effort and homemade elements. Registration still is available for individuals, small groups and families until noon May 30. The pet and owner costume contests include prizes. Youths compete for an Apple iPad and $200 and $100 Amazon gift cards. Adults can win a pet parade swag bag, T-shirt and hate or T-shirt. Groups/families will vie for an Apple iPad and $200and $100 in Aurelio's Pizza gift certificates. Register online at The parade attracts thousands of spectators and participants every year and costs up to $100,000 to present, which includes payment for some of the acts that perform. The Darien Garden Club's National Garden Week Program features Leslie Goddard portraying Lady Bird Johnson at 6:30 p.m. June 2 at Indian Prairie Public library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Attendees can learn more about the late first lady's passion work as an advocate for the environment and her passion for wildflowers during this poignant, humorous portrayal by Goddard, an actress and historian. Socializing starts at 6:30 with the presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. This program is available in person or online; registration is required in person at the library or online at A man is calling himself 'Fateful 56' after winning $1 million on a $10 Jumbo Bucks scratch-off Illinois Lottery Ticket he bought at a Shell gas station in River Grove earlier this month, giving himself the nickname because the winning number on the ticket was 56 and his wife is 56 years old. 'I actually picked the ticket because I saw the name 'Bucks' on it. I'm a hunter, and I thought it was a hunting-themed ticket – turns out I was wrong,' the winner shared, via a news release. He was at the gas station to buy his wife a soda and impulsively decided to buy a few scratch-off tickets. 'When I scratched the ticket at home and realized I won a million dollars, I was in total shock – but my wife was even more stunned,' he noted in the release. 'I had to scan the ticket on my app to prove it, and even then, she still thought I was playing a prank on her.' The gas station earns $10,000 for selling the ticket. So far this year, 25 scratch-off tickets worth $1 million or more have been won by Illinois Lottery players Menagerie and Tabulae students at Lyons Township High School in La Grange won awards earlier this month at the Journalism Education Association's convention in Seattle. Earning four superior awards for Meagerie, the literary magazine, and Tabulae, the yearbook, ties the most in a single convention in program history. The 2024 Menagerie also earned a fourth place Best in Show trophy. Superior marks went to yearbook editor-in-chief Erin Higney for yearbook copy/caption: academics; literary magazine editor-in-chief Will Madigan for literary magazine: layout; Patrick Smith, yearbook copy/caption: sports; and Keira Geraghty for yearbook layout: theme. Awards for excellent and honorable mention also went to both publications. In celebration of the acquisition of its first permanent home, Bam Theatre hosts a ribbon-cutting block party from 4 to 7 p.m. May 30 at 520 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Bam Theatre, founded in 2001 by Artistic Director Melanie Lamoureaux, is an educational theater organization based in the western suburbs of Chicago. It engages nearly 3,000 students every year. The new 15,000-square-foot building will host productions, private instruction and group classes as well as being a gathering place for students, families and artists. The community celebration is free and open to all ages. Food and a cash bar will be available, as well as outdoor activities and games. Guided tours will be offered. Information is at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
El Camino Health Earns "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Los Gatos and Mountain View Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Both El Camino Health hospitals have once again earned the highest ranking for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national, not-for-profit, independent evaluator that measures excellence in patient care. This national distinction marks the sixth consecutive "A" grade for our Los Gatos hospital, and the tenth straight "A" for the Mountain View campus. El Camino Health is the only health system in the South Bay to have two hospitals receive the top safety grade for Spring 2025. "Patient safety is the cornerstone of everything we do at El Camino Health, and we are incredibly proud to see both of our hospitals consistently recognized as leaders in safety," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer at El Camino Health. "This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire staff, who remain committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community every single day. It's an honor to be recognized as among the safest hospitals in the nation." This year, El Camino Health is part of a select, new Leapfrog "Straight A" group – defined as hospitals achieving an "A" Grade for five grading rounds or more. El Camino Health now ranks in the top 15 percent of California hospitals to earn this elite recognition and represents 12 percent of all eligible hospitals nationwide. The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. "It takes an unwavering commitment from staff at all levels to achieve an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade," said Leah Binder, president and CEO, The Leapfrog Group. "This reflects El Camino Health's commitment to putting patients first every minute of every day. Your dedication is an inspiration." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. The program began in 2012, and grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. To see El Camino Health's Spring 2025 full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit About El Camino Health El Camino Health has served the communities of Silicon Valley and the South Bay for more than 60 years, with nationally recognized physicians and nurses at two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, and 21 care locations across the region, which includes primary care, multi-specialty care, and urgent care. El Camino Health is dedicated to giving patients high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technology and research. As your healthcare partner of choice, we focus on keeping you healthy and getting you back on your feet when you need it, so you can live your best life. Aside from achieving outstanding patient outcomes, the hospitals have earned numerous awards for clinical excellence, including being named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek, one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's 100 Best for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades and becoming the San Francisco Bay Area's first Magnet hospital, earning four consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. Key service lines include cancer care, cardiovascular care, maternity care, mental health and addiction services, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, and women's health. Visit to learn more. Media ContactRoss Coyle, senior external communications specialist, El Camino HealthRoss_Coyle@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE El Camino Health Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
El Camino Health Earns "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Los Gatos and Mountain View Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Both El Camino Health hospitals have once again earned the highest ranking for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national, not-for-profit, independent evaluator that measures excellence in patient care. This national distinction marks the sixth consecutive "A" grade for our Los Gatos hospital, and the tenth straight "A" for the Mountain View campus. El Camino Health is the only health system in the South Bay to have two hospitals receive the top safety grade for Spring 2025. "Patient safety is the cornerstone of everything we do at El Camino Health, and we are incredibly proud to see both of our hospitals consistently recognized as leaders in safety," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer at El Camino Health. "This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire staff, who remain committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community every single day. It's an honor to be recognized as among the safest hospitals in the nation." This year, El Camino Health is part of a select, new Leapfrog "Straight A" group – defined as hospitals achieving an "A" Grade for five grading rounds or more. El Camino Health now ranks in the top 15 percent of California hospitals to earn this elite recognition and represents 12 percent of all eligible hospitals nationwide. The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. "It takes an unwavering commitment from staff at all levels to achieve an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade," said Leah Binder, president and CEO, The Leapfrog Group. "This reflects El Camino Health's commitment to putting patients first every minute of every day. Your dedication is an inspiration." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. The program began in 2012, and grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. To see El Camino Health's Spring 2025 full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit About El Camino Health El Camino Health has served the communities of Silicon Valley and the South Bay for more than 60 years, with nationally recognized physicians and nurses at two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, and 21 care locations across the region, which includes primary care, multi-specialty care, and urgent care. El Camino Health is dedicated to giving patients high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technology and research. As your healthcare partner of choice, we focus on keeping you healthy and getting you back on your feet when you need it, so you can live your best life. Aside from achieving outstanding patient outcomes, the hospitals have earned numerous awards for clinical excellence, including being named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek, one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's 100 Best for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades and becoming the San Francisco Bay Area's first Magnet hospital, earning four consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. Key service lines include cancer care, cardiovascular care, maternity care, mental health and addiction services, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, and women's health. Visit to learn more. Media ContactRoss Coyle, senior external communications specialist, El Camino HealthRoss_Coyle@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE El Camino Health Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among Nation's Safest by The Leapfrog Group
Recognition reflects Prime's continued investment in safety, quality, and compassionate care throughout its expanding network. ONTARIO, Calif., May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 31 of its hospitals across 13 states have earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, reinforcing Prime's unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The prestigious national recognition comes on the heels of Prime's recent expansion into the Chicago area through the acquisition of eight hospitals, care facilities, and medical groups from Ascension Illinois. Prime's continued growth is matched by its steadfast focus on delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical outcomes. "Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of those committed to patient safety," said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Healthcare, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture where patients come first and safety is always a top priority." Among the 31 Prime hospitals receiving an "A" grade, 27 earned consecutive top grades across multiple grading periods, exemplifying a consistent culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital (OH) and Lake Huron Medical Center (MI) have achieved straight "A" ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center (MO) has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates over 30 national performance measures related to medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are issued twice annually and represent a trusted benchmark of hospital performance. "This recognition reflects the extraordinary efforts of our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who put patient safety and clinical quality at the forefront every day," said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. "Prime Healthcare was founded by physicians with a mission to transform community hospitals. These 'A' grades demonstrate our dedication to that mission and to the patients and families who rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care." Prime remains one of the nation's most recognized health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes. This year alone, Prime hospitals received more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades—including "America's 100 Best by Specialty," Specialty Excellence, and Five-Star Awards—and have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" by Premier a total of 72 times. Reflecting its mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care, Prime was also recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes.
