St. Luke's Health Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction Recognition for Quality Care

The Woodlands, TX (July 10, 2025) - St. Luke's Health is proud to announce that two of its hospitals have been designated as Blue Distinction Centers by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery

St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement

This prestigious recognition highlights St. Luke's Health's commitment to providing high-quality care, treatment expertise, and achieving better overall patient results.

Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate lower complication rates, fewer hospital readmissions, and fewer reoperations, helping patients make informed decisions about their healthcare.

"We are honored to receive these Blue Distinction designations," said Jim Parisi, Hospital President. "This recognition reflects our dedication to providing exceptional care and achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients."

Learn more about Blue Distinction Centers here.

About St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands Hospital

St. Luke's Health–The Woodlands Hospital offers leading-edge treatments and services to North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital offers expertise in a broad range of services, including heart care, neurology, and sports medicine. Using the latest technological advances and standards of care, the hospital’s board-certified medical staff, expert nurses, and allied health professionals provide compassionate and comprehensive care in inpatient and outpatient settings. St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands’ clinical affiliations include Baylor College of Medicine, the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at commonspirit.org/stlukes-health.

About St. Luke’s Health-Lakeside Hospital

St. Luke's Health–Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on general and interventional cardiology, sports medicine, and orthopedics, including total joint replacement and spine care—in the North Houston community. As the only hospital in Montgomery County to offer sports medicine as a major service line, Lakeside Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care as well as diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at commonspirit.org/stlukes-health.