York Hospital Recognized by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals

The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals^TM 2025 has recognized York Hospital in the following categories:  Comprehensive Care, Heart Care, Mammogram Imaging, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Outpatient Experience.

The Women’s Choice Award identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on criteria that include clinical performance, patient satisfaction, and appropriate accreditations. The hospitals recognized demonstrate exceptional ratings, along with the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being, while considering the preferences of women when choosing a hospital. The research team’s understanding of what matters most to women when selecting a hospital is based on surveys of more than 10,000 women and research conducted in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business on the driving factors of consumer experience for women vs. men. The survey methodology utilizes the most recent data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

"At York Hospital, we deeply value the vital role women play in making health care decisions, not only for themselves but also for their families and friends. We are honored to be their trusted choice for care. Our providers are committed to delivering innovative and effective treatments with clarity and compassion," said Patrick Taylor, MD, MBA, President of York Hospital.

The Women’s Choice Awards for Small Hospitals - Comprehensive Care category ranks hospitals with 25-100 beds based on their emergency department services and the provision of at least eight of 13 key patient care services. York Hospital ranked in the top 3% based on services for cardiac rehabilitation, CT scan, diagnostic mammography, helipad, ICU, joint replacement, MRI, physical therapy, and wound care.

The award for Best Hospitals for Heart Care recognizes hospitals offering at least six key cardiac and vascular services, such as cardiac surgery, coronary interventions, and vascular surgery. To qualify, hospitals must excel in heart care outcomes, including low mortality and readmission rates, and achieve above-average patient recommendation scores (67% or higher) on the HCAHPS survey. While hospitals ranking in the top 9% nationally receive the Women’s Choice Award, York Hospital ranked in the top 6%.

In receiving recognition as a Best Hospital for Mammogram Imaging, York Hospital’s Breast Care was named in the top 3% of those hospitals scoring above the national average (67%) on the HCAHPS survey. Award recipients must also be accredited by the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) and carry the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence/Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center seal from the American College of Radiology. York Hospital Breast Care locations in York and Wells are staffed by fellowship-trained breast radiologists, Amanda Lewis, DO, FACR, Kristen Koconis, MD, and Eva Lizer, MD. The sites offer 3D tomosynthesis for all patients, and a dedicated ultrasound unit for patients with dense breast tissue. The center located on the hospital’s main campus in York offers same-day screening results on Mondays and Fridays.

“York Hospital Breast Care is honored to receive this recognition,” offered Amanda Lewis, DO, breast radiologist. Our team of experienced, empathic, and professional technologists, nurses, schedulers, and physicians, all share the same goal; to provide both timely access and high-quality care to our patients. For those with imminent concerns, we will do whatever is necessary to ensure prompt placement on our schedule and provide the answers they need, to allay their fears or move forward to create and navigate a plan of care, together. “

Organizations recognized as a Best Hospital for Minimally Invasive Surgery must provide robotic surgery or have accreditation from the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery and have an HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) recommendation rating of at least 67%. York Hospital Gynecology & Women’s Health Services and Surgery Associates of York Hospital offer a variety of robotic procedures in multiple specialties with the da Vinci surgical robot, while the orthopedics team performs surgeries for shoulder, hip, and knee concerns with Exactech and Mako computer-assisted robots. The hospital’s cardiology, interventional radiology, sleep center, and vascular care services also offer an array of minimally invasive surgical procedures.

The Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience are determined by comparing Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgery-CAHPS survey results with feedback from 500 women to identify key satisfaction factors. Highest weight is given to communication and care from providers and staff, overall facility ratings, patient recommendations, and surgical coordination. Hospitals must meet or exceed the national average in all categories, with only the top 7% nationwide receiving the award. York Hospital ranked in the top 4%.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with these services at York Hospital call the Care Access team at (207) 351-2273. For further details about other York Hospital providers and services, visit www.yorkhospital.com or contact Community Relations at (207) 351-2385 or info@yorkhospital.com.