Awards & Recognition

Clinical achievement awards are a confirmation of our commitment to providing you with the highest quality care, service and safety – and an acknowledgement of the work done by our dedicated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers.

These are some of the prominent awards we've received in recent years.

2026 Awards

Top Docs (2026)

(Awarded by Seattle Magazine) EvergreenHealth has hundreds of top doctors; many of them have been selected by Seattle Magazine as best in their field.

Get With The Guidelines Awards (2026)

(Awarded by the American Heart Association) EvergreenHealth and EvergreenHealth Monroe have been recognized with the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award. EvergreenHealth Monroe also received the Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Referring Center Gold Plus award. These awards demonstrate the skill and dedication of teams across the entire EvergreenHealth hospital system.

Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living With Diabetes (2024-2026)

(Awarded by The Leapfrog Group) EvergreenHealth has been named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes by The Leapfrog Group. EvergreenHealth is one of just 37 hospitals nationwide recognized for inpatient diabetes care, now for three years in a row.

CMS Compare 5-Star Rating (2016-2026)

(Awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) EvergreenHealth is one of just six hospitals in the Puget Sound region–and one of just 384 hospitals nationwide–to earn a 2026 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) based on our high scores for patient safety and outcomes, now for eleven years in a row.

Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2026)

(Awarded by Healthgrades) EvergreenHealth Medical Center earned the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, which reflects our commitment to superior, patient-centered care. EvergreenHealth is now one of only 8 hospitals in the U.S. to earn both Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals in America recognition and the Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2026.

'A' Rating for Hospital Safety (Spring 2026)

(Awarded by The Leapfrog Group) EvergreenHealth has received its fifteenth consecutive "A" rating for hospital safety, 2019-2026, in recognition of our commitment to protecting patients from preventable errors, accidents and infections. Hospitals that receive an "A" grade prioritize patient safety and minimize medical harm.

425 Magazine's Best Hospital (2025-2026)

EvergreenHealth Medical Center was voted the Best Hospital in 425 Magazine's annual "Best of 425" online poll for the second year in a row. The recognition reflects the exceptional care that our more than 5,000 employees deliver every day.

Magnet Recognition (2026)

(Awarded by American Nurses Credentialing Center) EvergreenHealth has achieved Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for demonstrating our commitment to supporting our nursing staff as well as providing the highest-quality care for our patients.

America's 50 Best Hospitals (2021-2026)

(Awarded by Healthgrades) EvergreenHealth Medical Center ranks in the top 1% of nearly 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance, now for 6 years in a row. This is measured by Healthgrades, the leading independent source for hospital reviews.

America's 100 Best Specialty Care Hospitals (2026)

(Awarded by Healthgrades) EvergreenHealth is the only hospital in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho) to receive the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), the America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care for 13 years in a row (2014-2026) and the Surgical Care Excellence Award—new in 2026!

Greenhealth Champion Award (2026)

(Awarded by Practice Greenhealth) This award recognizes our efforts to continuously improve our environmental and sustainability performance. EvergreenHealth has earned the Greenhealth Champion Award, previously named the Partner For Change Award, for 16 of the last 17 years.

2025 Awards

Top Doctors (2025)

(Awarded by Seattle Met Magazine) EvergreenHealth has hundreds of top doctors; many of them have been selected by Seattle Met Magazine as best in their field.

Best in the PNW (2025)

(Awarded by The Seattle Times) EvergreenHealth has earned the Gold recognition for Hospital in the Seattle Times' Best in the PNW awards. This recognition is based on nominations and votes from our community members across the Puget Sound region.

Joy in Medicine Program - Bronze Level (2024-2025)

(Awarded by American Medical Association) EvergreenHealth has been awarded with its second Bronze Level Recognition in the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program.

2024 Awards

Top 100 Community Hospitals in the Country (2024)

(Awarded by Becker's Hospital Review) EvergreenHealth Medical Center has been named among the nation's top 100 great community hospitals for 2024. This recognition was based on nominations and multiple rankings and ratings organizations.

Center of Excellence - Total Joint Program (2023) & Orthopedic Surgery (2024)

(Awarded by DNV) EvergreenHealth's Total Joint Program (2023) and Orthopedic Surgery Program (2024) have been recognized as Centers of Excellence by Det Norske Veritas (DNV). The Orthopedic Surgery Program is the only program in the Pacific Northwest region to receive this distinction, and the Total Joint Program was the first in Washington state to receive this designation.

2022 Awards

Comprehensive Stroke Center (2022)

(Awarded by DNV Healthcare) EvergreenHealth Stroke Care has earned the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV Healthcare, recognizing that EvergreenHealth meets the highest national standards for stroke care.

Other Awards

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

EvergreenHealth was the first hospital in the United States to be recognized as a Baby-Friendly Hospital, and the designation has been reviewed and renewed every five years since 1996. This is the gold standard of maternity care, awarded by UNICEF and the World Health Organization.

Community Service Award

Each year, EvergreenHealth's Board of Commissioners recognizes local individuals or organizations who have had a profound impact on enhancing the community's health. Honorees have included dedicated volunteers, health care activists and physicians.

We also honor the good work of our teams through our recognition programs and events:

Nursing Excellence Awards
DAISY Awards
Living Our Values Awards

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