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Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report, including second in Houston and third in Texas. These rankings are based on critical health elements, such as patient survival and safety, hospital reputation, and care-related factors.
#2 Hospital in Houston
#3 Hospital in Texas
Recognized Among the Best Hospitals in the Region
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center nearly ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in the following adult specialties.
Baylor St. Luke’s is home to some of the most important medical achievements in history. In addition to reaching remarkable milestones, our hospital has received numerous distinctions reflective of our team’s dedication to your health.
Our mission is to create healthier communities, not only through quality care but also through local initiatives. Going beyond the walls of our hospital, we offer opportunities for Houstonians to take control of their health.
Adhering to Christian ideals, we are called to serve our community and provide comprehensive care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As we serve our patients with compassionate care, we engage in initiatives that exemplify our beliefs.
Our affiliations with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Heart® Institute have established us as a leader in advancing the standards of health care through research and the creation of advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world.
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet Recognition Program hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
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