St. Elizabeth Edgewood is No. 1 in Kentucky in U.S. News & World Report ranking

U.S. News & World Report published its ranking of the best hospitals nationwide, and St. Elizabeth Edgewood ranked No. 1 in Kentucky.

The outlet uses hospital performance metrics such as risk-adjusted mortality rates and preventable complications to evaluate more than 4,400 hospitals this year.

“We have always placed emphasis on delivering excellent overall patient experience,” said Garren Colvin, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. “Being named the no. 1 hospital in Kentucky is a prestigious honor, but more importantly, it is a testament to the extraordinary care provided by our associates, physicians and volunteers.”

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Best hospitals in Kentucky

Here are the best hospitals in Kentucky in 2025, according to their ranking on the U.S. News & World Report.

1. St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood (No. 1 in the state).

2. University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital (No. 2 in the state).

3. Baptist Health Lexington (No. 3 in the state).

4. Norton Hospitals (No. 4 in the state).

5. St. Joseph Hospital-Lexington (No. 5 in the state).

6. Baptist Health Louisville (No. 5 in the state).

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: The best hospitals in Kentucky, according to US News & World Report