Central DuPage Hospital named one of nation's best hospitals

WINFIELD – Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2017-18 Best Hospital rankings.

The hospital is ranked No. 5 in both the Chicago metro region and Illinois, up two spots from 2016, according to a news release from Northwestern Medicine. The Best Hospitals honor roll is a distinction awarded to 20 U.S. hospitals that deliver the highest quality of care across a range of specialties, procedures and conditions. U.S. News evaluated hospitals across 16 specialties and nine procedures and conditions.

Central DuPage Hospital is nationally ranked in gynecology (No. 43) and orthopaedics (No. 30) and recognized as high-performing in gastroenterology and GI surgery.

“To be ranked among the top five hospitals in Illinois and have two clinical specialties ranked nationally is a testament to our staff’s unwavering commitment to excellent patient-focused care,” hospital President Brian Lemon said in the release. “We are extremely proud of our talented physicians, nurses and staff who are focused on offering the highest quality care and advanced medical services close to where our patients live and work.”