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Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville named best in Kentucky, new report says
Norton CEO on how partnerships help Norton Healthcare and the Louisville community
Russell F. Cox, President and CEO of Norton Healthcare, talked to the Courier Journal about how partnerships with the Urban League, YMCA and Goodwill are beneficial to all.
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Kentucky’s best children’s hospital is in Louisville, according to U.S. News & World Report, which ranked 88 pediatric hospitals from across the country this year.
Norton Children’s Hospital made U.S. News’ rankings in seven pediatric specialties, including cancer (46th), orthopedics (30th), urology (25th) and diabetes and endocrinology (14th).
“We’re honored to be the No. 1 children’s hospital in Kentucky and home to some of the nation’s best specialties in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings,” Norton President and CEO Russell F. Cox said in a statement. “This recognition starts and ends with having an amazing team focusing on a single mission: providing the best care for our patients, families and the community.”
The rankings are intended to be a resource for parents and caregivers looking for the best possible care for a child with a serious illness or complex medical needs, Norton Children’s stated. On its website, U.S. News says it considers clinical outcomes and the coordination of care, among other things, when ranking children’s hospitals.
Diane Scardino, chief administrative officer, said newest national recognition for Norton Children’s “validates the dedication” of the hospital’s staff.
“Their hard work and unwavering commitment to serving patients across Kentucky, Indiana and the region led to these results,” Scardino said in a statement.
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Susan Strack, vice president for pediatric services said the staff at Norton Children’s dedicated to “ensuring kids and families receive great care close to home.”
“Our mission is to continue to grow so we can impact and improve lives far into the future. These rankings show we’re making progress toward that goal,” Strack said.
U.S. News recognized on its “Honor Roll” 10 pediatric hospitals that had ranked highly in each specialty. One of those hospitals was Cincinnati Children’s.
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Reach reporter Leo Bertucci at lbertucci@gannett.com or @leober2chee on X, formerly known as Twitter
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