Newswise — MAYWOOD, IL – For the third year in a row, Loyola University Medical Center has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “100 Great Hospitals in America.” Hospitals on the list are known for multiple reasons, including having a strong history of medical innovation, providing top-notch care to patients and conducting leading-edge research. The Becker’s editorial team selected hospitals based on rankings and awards from respected sources, including U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and The Leapfrog Group. In examining each hospital, the editorial team considered questions such as "Would you take a loved one here for care?” and “Would this hospital be on a short list of places to visit for an important procedure or health issue?”

According to Becker’s, each hospital on the list has a strong foundation of high-quality care, stellar credentials and a focus on doing what is right for patients. Listed hospitals are home to many medical and scientific breakthroughs, provide best-in-class patient care and are stalwarts of their communities, serving as research hubs or local anchors of wellness.

Becker’s Hospital Review is a monthly publication offering business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems. Loyola physicians are national and international experts in their fields and members of the faculty of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Many physicians conduct research on heart disease, cancer, bone marrow transplant, organ transplant, orthopaedic problems, neurological disorders and other conditions. With four nationally ranked specialties, Loyola University Medical Center ranks among the top three Illinois hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015-16 Best Hospitals rankings.