LAFAYETTE, Indiana - Franciscan Health Lafayette East announced today it was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. 

Franciscan Health Lafayette East was also recognized as the recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ as well as receiving the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award™. 

"Being honored by Healthgrades is a testament to our entire team of doctors, nurses and support staff, who compassionately care for and treat our patients," said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. "Receiving these recognitions for consecutive years exemplifies the sustained performance of our team, along with their dedication to providing the highest level of services and care."

Other Healthgrades awards include:

  • Named among the Top 5% in the nation for overall Gastrointestinal Services
  • Named among the Top 10% in the nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Named among the Top 10% of hospitals in the nation for Surgical Care

These achievements place Franciscan Health Lafayette East in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization's commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.

Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. 

The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.

"Healthgrades congratulates Franciscan Health for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients," said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. "Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients."

Visit Healthgrades.com for an in-depth look at Franciscan Health Lafayette East's performance and profile to explore the highest quality care in the Greater-Lafayette area. Consumers can also learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here. 

About Franciscan Health

The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses, more than 19,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Carmel; Franciscan Health Crawfordsville; Franciscan Health Crown Point; Franciscan Health Dyer; Franciscan Health Indianapolis; Franciscan Health Lafayette; Franciscan Health Michigan City; Franciscan Health Mooresville; Franciscan Health Munster; Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (Illinois); Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel) and Franciscan Health Rensselaer.

About Healthgrades

Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering stronger and more meaningful connections between patients and healthcare professionals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and as a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content. 

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