2024 Awards

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is the only Ohio-based hospital to be named to U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list of Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. Additionally, the academic medical center has again been named by U.S. News & World Report to its Best Hospitals list, an achievement it has made 26 years in a row.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) ranks among the nation’s top 50 children’s hospitals in all 11 pediatric specialties, five of which are in the top 25 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings for 2024-25. UH Rainbow is #3 in Ohio and #3 in the Midwest in U.S. News’ 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s ECMO program at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center earned the Gold Level ELSO Award for exemplary care of people with life-threatening illness that affects the heart or lungs.

Ethisphere

University Hospitals has once again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Modern Healthcare Diversity Leaders Award

At University Hospitals, our community health initiatives are not just programs; they are a promise to create a healthier, more equitable world. One important way we do that is by creating a diverse and compassionate culture, which promotes equity internally and externally, both in how we care for our patients and the community. Celina Cunanan, UH’s Chief Health Impact Officer, helps champion these efforts. In 2024, she was honored as a Diversity Leader by Modern Healthcare, a “Chief Diversity Officer to Know” by Becker’s and received an Excellence in HR award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category by Crain’s. These awards affirm our dedication and inspire us to continue leading with love, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to those we serve.

Forbes America’s Dream Employers

University Hospitals was named by Forbes as one of the top 10 companies in the nation, ranking ninth in the U.S. in the magazine’s inaugural America’s Dream Employers listing. UH is also the only employer in Ohio among the Top 10. Only 500 employers across the country are ranked.

2024 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award

UH Food for Life Markets^® received the American Hospital Association’s 2024 Dick Davidson NOVA Award for improving community health. This award recognizes hospitals and health systems for their collaborative efforts toward improving community health status through healthcare, economic or social initiatives.

International Hospital Federation Finalist

The International Hospital Federation, which represents healthcare organizations from nearly 70 countries, awarded UH an Honorable Mention in the Leadership and Management Excellence Category. From more than 500 entries, UH was one of only three finalists from the United States.

Modern Healthcare’s 2024 Innovators List

Dr. Mehdi Shishehbor has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its Innovators for 2024. Modern Healthcare’s Innovators Awards recognize leaders and organizations driving innovation that improves care, achieves measurable results, and contributes to the clinical and financial goals of the organization.

Becker’s Hospital Review

Becker’s Hospital Review recognized University Hospitals in multiple categories in 2024: