Mt. Vernon, IL – SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has been recognized as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation on the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. This prestigious ranking evaluates hospitals based on excellence in patient care, clinical outcomes, value, and patient experience. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is proud to be among the 10 SSM Health hospitals recognized this year for their outstanding quality and compassionate care.
This first-of-its-kind list was created to help consumers navigate the increasingly complex healthcare landscape. Forbes partnered with Inovalon, a leading healthcare analytics company, and collaborated with experts in medicine, health policy, and patient advocacy to develop a rigorous, data-driven evaluation for the rankings.
This recognition reflects the commitment of SSM Health physicians, nurses, caregivers, and support staff who prioritize patient care daily, delivering exceptional, patient-centered services to the communities they serve.
"Being included on this list is an extraordinary honor and a true reflection of the commitment our team demonstrates every day," stated Damon Harbison, President of SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, and SSM Health Rural Health Network in Illinois. "We are extremely proud of what this achievement means for our patients and the communities of southern Illinois."
About SSM Health
SSM Health is nationally recognized for quality and innovation. It is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system working to advance health equity and empower all people to achieve their full potential.
With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company, and an accountable care organization.
As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”
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