HCA HealthONE Swedish Named Top Performer in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Rankings
U.S. News & World Report announced its 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings on December 9, 2025. HCA HealthONE Swedish in Englewood, CO, was named a top performer among a record 901 hospitals evaluated. This distinction recognizes its commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. The ratings provide expectant parents with transparent data on objective quality measures to inform their choices for uncomplicated births. - December 13, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Named #1 in Colorado for Five Key Specialties, Earns National Distinctions
HCA HealthONE Swedish achieved exceptional clinical performance, recognized by Healthgrades with 9 Specialty Excellence Awards (top 10% nationally) and 19 Five-Star Ratings. The hospital was also ranked #1 in Colorado for five specialties, including Cardiac and Critical Care. CMO Dr. Mary Laird Warner emphasized the team's commitment to superior patient outcomes and specialized care. - December 12, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence
HCA HealthONE Swedish was recognized by Healthgrades as the #1 hospital for Surgical Care in Colorado and one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care for the third consecutive year (2023-2025). This distinction highlights the hospital's dedication to providing exceptional patient safety and outcomes through state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated professional team. - November 15, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Unveils New Orthopedic Surgery Center to Support Advanced, Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Care
HCA HealthONE Swedish is opening a new, state-of-the-art Orthopedic Surgery facility. The expansion includes two new ORs and supports comprehensive care, from joint replacements to hip preservation. The grand opening is Friday, November 21, 2025, at the 4th-floor NW tower. The event features CEO Scott Davis and expert surgeon Dr. Brian White. - November 15, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish 2025 Crush the Crisis
HCA HealthONE Swedish, with the Englewood Police, will host the 7th annual “Crush the Crisis” Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the hospital's Emergency Entrance. CMO Dr. Mary Laird Warner encourages safe disposal of unused medications to combat prescription drug misuse in Colorado, supporting HCA Healthcare's national goal of collecting 100,000 pounds of expired drugs. - October 23, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Burn and Reconstructive Center Earns Elite American Burn Association Verification
HCA HealthONE Swedish has received re-verification from the American Burn Association (ABA), reaffirming its status as one of the nation’s top burn centers. This prestigious recognition follows a rigorous multi-day review of clinical care, operational readiness, and patient outcomes, placing the center among a select group nationwide that meet the highest standards in burn care. - September 18, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
HCA HealthONE Swedish earned the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus award for excellence in stroke care, along with multiple honors for rapid treatment and care for high-risk patients. As Colorado’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, Swedish leads the region in advanced neurological care and outcomes. - July 27, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence
HCA HealthONE Swedish offers state of the art facilities and a dedicated team of professionals to ensure patients’ surgical procedures are seamless and stress-free. For its exceptional patient outcomes and safety, Healthgrades recently ranked HCA HealthONE Swedish as the #1 hospital for... - May 16, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Recognized for Neurological Care Excellence
This Stroke Awareness Month, HCA HealthONE Swedish announced it was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care for 5 years in a row (2021–2025), putting it within the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for treatment of stroke. Additionally,... - May 04, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Earns 16th Consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. - May 01, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Recognized for Critical Care Excellence
This Critical Care Awareness Month, HCA HealthONE Swedish announced it was recognized by Healthgrades as being among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care for 5 years in a row (2021 – 2025), putting it in the top 5% of acute care hospitals in the nation. Healthgrades’s... - April 30, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals
HCA HealthONE Swedish demonstrated lower inpatient mortality rates, with fewer readmissions and complications. - April 05, 2025
Healthgrades Names HCA HealthONE Swedish a 2025 Patient Safety Award Recipient
HCA HealthONE Swedish announced today that it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects HCA HealthONE Swedish’s clear commitment to safe,... - March 19, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Recognized for Cardiovascular Care Excellence
This Heart Month, HCA HealthONE Swedish is proud to be recognized as a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the Rocky Mountain Region. In October 2024, Healthgrades announced HCA HealthONE Swedish was ranked as having the #1 Cardiac Care and #1 Cardiology programs in Colorado. Based on... - February 01, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for Second Consecutive Year
HCA HealthONE Swedish announced today it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects HCA HealthONE Swedish’s unwavering commitment to... - January 28, 2025
HCA HealthONE Swedish Recognized with 46 Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
HCA HealthONE Swedish announced that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Among HCA HealthONE Swedish’s many distinctions are 12 Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among... - December 14, 2024
HCA HealthONE Swedish to Host Crush the Crisis Opioid Take Back Day on October 26
HCA HealthONE Swedish announced it will partner with the Englewood Police Department to host the sixth annual Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. Crush the Crisis events align with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the United States Drug... - October 01, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Named One of America’s Great Hospitals
Swedish is the only hospital in Colorado recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 “Great Hospitals in America” list. - August 29, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Swedish Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 5-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a distinguished recognition that places the hospital among the top 8.2% of hospitals nationwide. This year, Swedish is one of only 381 hospitals... - August 13, 2024
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. - August 10, 2024
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Heart Failure Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care - August 10, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated lower inpatient mortality rates, with fewer readmissions and complications. - April 21, 2024
Healthgrades Names Swedish Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipient
Swedish outperforms 95% of U.S. hospitals in patient safety for sixth consecutive year. - March 13, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ by Fortune and PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated better patient outcomes associated with cardiac care, while operating more efficiently and at a lower cost. - February 21, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
Ranking Puts Swedish Among Top 2% in the Nation - January 24, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Opens 50% Expansion of Rehabilitation Center to Meet Patient Need
Swedish Medical Center today opened an expansion of its Rehabilitation Center to address the growing demand for rehab and physical therapy services in the Rocky Mountain Region. The larger and upgraded space underscores Swedish’s commitment to providing best-in-class care teams, tools and... - January 24, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Advanced Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Care
Swedish Medical Center is proud to announce it is the first Level 1 Trauma Center in all of Colorado to be verified as Pediatric Advanced by the Colorado Pediatric Preparedness for the Emergency Room (COPPER) program. This recognition underscores Swedish’s commitment to providing exceptional... - December 13, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Earns an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety. - November 16, 2023
Swedish Medical Center is One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Specialty Care
Swedish Named Among Top 1% in the Nation for Surgical Care and in the Top 2% for Critical Care, Stroke Care and Other Best Specialties - November 12, 2023
World-Class, Comprehensive Cancer Center Now Open in South Denver
Swedish Medical Center’s Investment Brings Advanced, Convenient Care to Rocky Mountain Region - October 31, 2023
Swedish Medical Center to Host "Crush the Crisis" Opioid Take Back Day on October 28
Swedish Medical Center announced today it is hosting its fifth “Crush the Crisis” national opioid take back day to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medications on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The event... - October 12, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Recognized with Everest Award and Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and PINC AI™
Swedish is one of just 29 hospitals in the United States recognized for its continued trend of excellence and highest current year performance on the 100 Top Hospitals® balanced scorecard. - September 28, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Specialties Recognized for Quality
Healthgrades bestows 12 honors on Swedish for clinical excellence. - August 04, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety
This marks Swedish’s 12th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade from the Leapfrog Group - August 03, 2023
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. - July 27, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Announces HCA Healthcare’s Top Score on 2023 Disability Equality Index®
Swedish Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, today announced HCA Healthcare has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability” by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability: IN, the global... - July 24, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Awarded Prestigious Cardiovascular Distinction
Swedish Medical Center, the Level 1 Trauma Center in Englewood, Colorado, was recognized by the Chest Pain - MI Registry for continued excellence in patient care. - July 20, 2023
Hip Restoration Institute Launched at Swedish Medical Center
Institute offers new hope to patients through hip labral reconstruction surgery. - June 11, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Specialties Recognized for Quality
Healthgrades bestows 12 honors on Swedish for clinical excellence. - May 14, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety
This marks Swedish’s 12th Consecutive "A" Grade from the Leapfrog Group. - May 10, 2023
Healthgrades Names Swedish Medical Center a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
This distinction places Swedish among the top five percent of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades. - March 25, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Builds Innovative ED to Serve Region’s Most Complex Needs
Now a Level 1 trauma center treating the region’s most complex medical cases, the hospital has turned its attention to expanding its emergency department (ED) space to streamline and improve care excellence. - February 16, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Again Named One of America’s 250 Best Hospitals
This is the third consecutive year the hospital has earned this distinction. - January 31, 2023
Innovative Approach to Surgical Recovery Used at Swedish Medical Center, Now Adopted Across HCA Healthcare
ESR protocols promote better outcomes, decreased opioid usage and faster recovery times for patients. - December 31, 2022
Swedish Medical Center to Host DEA Take Back Day October 29
Last year’s national collaboration led to more nearly 400 tons of medication collected. - October 17, 2022
Swedish Medical Center Earns 2021 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Swedish Medical Center was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American... - December 11, 2021
Swedish Burn Expert Offers Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Benson Pulikkottil provides reminders, advice on avoiding cooking-related accidents, especially burns. - November 25, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Stroke, Pulmonary, Prostate Surgery and Critical Care
Swedish is named among Healthgrades' "America’s 100 Best Hospitals" for these areas of care, for the second consecutive year. - October 28, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Launches Falci Institute for Spinal Cord Injuries
The program provides unique neurosurgical treatments for various complications after spinal cord injury. - October 02, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Recognized as 5-Star Recipient for Hysterectomy by Healthgrades
This is the fourth year in a row that Swedish has been honored for its excellence in gynecologic surgery. - August 29, 2021