St. Joseph Health Bryan Hospital Named High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Bryan, TX, August 4, 2025— U.S. News & World Report has named St. Joseph Health Bryan Hospital a high-performing hospital for 2025-2026 for acute kidney failure, colon cancer surgery, COPD, heart failure, pneumonia, and stroke. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings and highlights St. Joseph Health’s commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients in the Brazos Valley.

The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings provide data-driven decision support to patients and their families so that, with their doctors, they are able to make informed choices about where to seek care for specific hospital services.

"This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our teams and their commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients,” said Monte Bostwick, St. Joseph Health President and CEO. “I'm deeply honored to witness their passion celebrated in this way, and inspired to see this achievement fuel our continued pursuit of excellence in patient care."

“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one third of them earned an award. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

For more information about the newly announced rankings and ratings, please visit usnews.com.

About St. Joseph Health:

St. Joseph Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, has been a leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare in the Brazos Valley since 1936. Its extensive network includes five hospitals (St. Joseph Health Bryan Hospital, College Station Hospital, Madison Hospital, Grimes Hospital, and Burleson Hospital), a rehabilitation hospital, and numerous primary care and specialty clinics. A pioneer in the region, St. Joseph Health established the first air and ground medical service in a nine-county region, deploying two advanced helicopters for emergency scene response and patient transfers between facilities. Recognized for its excellence, St. Joseph Health is the first in the area to be accredited as both a Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. The organization's strong academic and clinical partnership with the Texas A&M Health Science Center further enhances its capabilities. For more information, visit commonspirit.org/stjoseph-health.

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers, and consumer products and services.

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