HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 High Performing Hospital for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and gynecological cancer surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The recognition places Meritus among the top 43% of hospitals nationwide that demonstrate strong performance in delivering specialized, complex care.

“We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the exceptional care our teams provide every day,” said Brian McKinnon, M.D., chair of the surgery department at Meritus Health. “These designations reflect the expertise of our physicians, nurses, technologists, therapists and support staff who work tirelessly to provide high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.”

The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to help patients and their physicians make informed decisions about where to receive care for serious illnesses and medically complex procedures. Hospitals recognized as High Performing are evaluated on objective measures including patient outcomes, patient experience, discharge success, complication rates, and other indicators of quality care.

For abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, Meritus received higher-than-average marks in prevention of prolonged hospitalizations and patient experience, reflecting the organization's commitment to delivering safe, effective care while helping patients return to their daily lives as quickly as possible.

In gynecological cancer surgery, Meritus earned higher-than-average ratings for helping patients recover at home during the critical first 30 days after surgery and for overall patient experience, demonstrating the strength of its multidisciplinary cancer care team and comprehensive support services.

U.S. News evaluates thousands of hospitals nationwide across multiple specialties, procedures, and conditions. Hospitals earning a High Performing designation demonstrate care quality that is significantly better than the national average in key performance areas.

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Meritus Health is a community based, academic health system located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The mission of Meritus Health is to improve the health of the region by providing the best healthcare, health services and medical education. As an anchor organization for the community, Meritus has more than 4,000 employees and serves more than 200,000 residents of the tristate region through Meritus Medical Center, Brook Lane Health Services, Meritus Medical Group, Meritus Home Health, Meritus Equipped for Life, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. More information can be found at www.MeritusHealth.com or visit our Facebook page or LinkedIn page.