Mercy Medical Center Recognized as One of America’s Best Hospitals by Women’s Choice Award in Multiple Areas of Care

Mercy Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award, a trusted referral source for the best in health care. Mercy was one of 4,675 hospitals and medical facilities reviewed, earning top rankings in a variety of categories for 2025, including:

• Best Hospitals for Women’s Services (Top 3%)
• Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care (Top 2%)
• Best Hospitals for Cancer Care (Top 5%)
• Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging (Top 5%)
• Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery (Top 4%)

Mercy also received recognition in knee and hip replacement, obstetrics and minimally invasive surgery.

“The Women’s Choice Award reflects female patient satisfaction, emphasizing what women say they are seeking from a hospital. Mercy has a long tradition of being ‘the woman’s doctor’ and has received national recognition for its women’s health programs and services. This recognition is further evidence of Mercy’s commitment to best serve our patients’ needs, providing quality care in a compassionate setting,” said Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.

The Women’s Choice Award only honors the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. The methodology for determining its Best Hospitals list is unique in that it is the only national list that simplifies a woman’s choice when selecting a hospital. In determining its award recognitions, the Women’s Choice Award uses the most recent publicly available clinical data from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient satisfaction survey results, relevant accreditation information from appropriate sources and the American Hospital Directory.

“Women make or influence more than 90 percent of health care decisions for themselves and their families,” said Neil B. Friedman, M.D., FACS, medical director of The Weinberg Center for Women's Health and Medicine at Mercy. “Women have many choices when it comes to health care, and they set the standard for customer service. To be recognized by the Women’s Choice Award indicates that a hospital has met high standards regarding a woman’s preferences, and the distinction allows women to make an informed decision about where to go for care for themselves or their family,” he said. 

The Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list is a trusted referral source and credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria, including relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals list demonstrates exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to patients’ health and well-being.

“With this recognition by the Women’s Choice Award, Mercy continues to garner honors for its achievements in women’s health,” Dr. Maine said, noting Mercy having been named one of America’s Best Specialized Hospitals by Newsweek and Statista and one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care by Healthgrades, as well as earning a 5-Star Overall Hospital Rating, the highest possible, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).