Health First Hospitals Earn High Marks in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ranking
Holmes Regional Medical Center Ranks No. 1 in the area, No. 17 in Florida
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center was named the No. 1 hospital in the area, and Health First’s four hospitals earned a combined 14 “High Performing Specialty” designations as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Hospitals” report released this summer.
In addition to being ranked the No. 1 hospital in Brevard County, Holmes Regional Medical Center was ranked No. 17 in Florida among more than 300 hospitals considered — up five spots from last year.
“The U.S. News Best Hospitals report is one of the most thorough, informative, and prestigious evaluation tools available for consumers today,” said Cheyana Fischer, Health First Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer.
“This is a tremendous recognition for Holmes Regional Medical Center and all of Health First, and it truly speaks to the breadth and quality of services we provide to our Space Coast community.”
Holmes Regional was recognized for eight High Performing Specialties:
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Heart Bypass Surgery
• Congestive Heart Failure
• COPD
• Heart Attack
• Hip Replacement
• Leukemia/Lymphoma and Myeloma
• Pneumonia
Palm Bay Hospital was recognized for three High Performing Specialties:
• COPD
• Heart Attack
• Hip Replacement
Viera Hospital was recognized for two High Performing Specialties:
• Diabetes
• Hip Replacement
Cape Canaveral Hospital was recognized for one High Performing Specialty in Heart Attack care.
“While this is certainly a time to celebrate for our 9,500 associates — our physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers — today, we set the bar even higher, pushing ourselves to improve on everything we do each day on behalf of our family members, friends, neighbors and communities who rely on us,” Fischer said.
U.S. News & World Report evaluates data on nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide in more than 30 medical and surgical services to produce its annual ranking. Hospitals are rated according to their performance in complex care in medical specialties and in common procedures and conditions.
Founded in 1995, Health First is Brevard County’s not-for-profit, community healthcare system. The fully integrated delivery network includes health insurance plans, hospitals, a multispecialty medical group, and outpatient and wellness services. As a locally owned, not-for-profit organization, Health First is committed to investing in our community. In 2022, Health First provided more than $220 million in community support.
To learn more about Health First and how we’re giving back to our community, please visit HFgivesback.org.
