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AWARDS OF RECOGNITION
Marian honored for excellence in quality and patient safety
Marian Regional Medical Center has long received prestigious being named a Healthgrades’ Five-Star Recipient for Total
recognitions and has developed a reputation for consistently Knee Replacement and a Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal
ranking among the nation’s finest hospitals for excellence in Surgeries, Treatment of GI Bleed and Treatment of Bowel
quality, safety and innovation. Marian’s many honors and ac- Obstruction. In addition, Marian’s dedication to excellence has
colades for quality of care and patient safety are clear indicators also resulted in the achievement of Healthgrades’ Critical Care
that the medical center takes great responsibility and strides in Excellence Award™. This prominent honor is only bestowed to
the stewardship of its generous community donations. hospitals ranked among the top 5% in the nation for critical care
and Marian has earned this award for the third year in a row.
Marian wrapped up 2013 in a big way – earning an “A” rating
from the Leapfrog Group for achieving the highest standards Marian’s awards of recognition are not only a testament of the
of patient safety and the announcement of 17 acclaimed medical center’s promise to deliver high-quality, compassionate
Healthgrades honors for 2014. It is Marian’s continued commit- care, but these achievements also demonstrate how generous
ment to the community to provide the highest level of clinical community gifts are making a tangible difference in the level of
service and patient safety which has led the medical center to care and service provided to Marian patients and families.
Melissa Gard, RN, interacts with patients in the Pediatric Unit.
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