U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kaweah Health in seven adult procedures and conditions as a High Performing Hospital in their 2025-2026 rankings.
For more than 30 years, U.S. News has evaluated hospital performance in both complex and routine care to support patient decision-making for acute and chronic conditions.
U.S. News Best Hospitals ranks eligible medical centers in 15 specialties of complex adult care. Evaluations are based on public data that includes patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, availability of advanced technology, and nursing quality.
The seven adult procedures and conditions Kaweah Health is recognized for are
- back surgery (spinal fusion)
- heart attack
- heart bypass surgery
- hip fracture
- kidney failure
- knee replacement
- stroke
“While we don’t do what we do for the accolades, these recognitions show how hard our teams are working to provide the best care for our community,” said Gary Herbst, Kaweah Health Chief Executive Officer. “These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services that our community deserves and can rely on.”
About Kaweah Health
Kaweah Health, a publicly owned healthcare organization established in 1961, is the largest hospital in Tulare County, with services including a level III trauma center, rural health clinics, urgent care centers, a rehabilitation hospital, cancer center, long-term care facilities, and other specialty services. With more than 5,000 employees and a medical staff of about 670 professionals, Kaweah Health’s mission is to provide excellent and compassionate healthcare to the community, with a vision to be a world-class healthcare choice for life. For more information, visit KaweahHealth.org or follow Kaweah Health on Facebook, Instagram, or X.