Best Hospital
1. Saint Anthony Medical Center
Since 1974, Saint Anthony Medical Center has been saving lives in the region and their results speak for themselves. HealthGrades has named St. Anthony’s a five-star rated hospital for treatment of stroke for seven years in a row, they are ranked among the top 15 percent in the nation for treatment of stroke for seven years in a row, they are a five-star rated hospital for hip fracture repair for two years in a row, and they are ranked among the top 15 percent in the nation for hip fracture repair for two years in a row. With 245 beds, 1,450 employees, 358 physicians, and more than 150 volunteers, St. Anthony’s staff has the skills to back up their technology, which is state of the art. St. Anthony’s specializes in cardiac care, emergency and urgent care, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation, surgical services, and women’s and children’s health. Their technology acquisitions boast the latest in PET (Positron Emission Tomography) technology; new cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs; a highly advanced breast care center with full field digital mammography, bone densitometry for osteoporosis, stereotactic breast biopsies, lymphedema services and more; and 64 slice CT scans, among others.