Beacon Kalamazoo Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Patient Outcomes

*BEACON KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Beacon Kalamazoo has been honored with the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, placing the hospital in the top 10 percent* of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.

This prestigious recognition comes after an extensive evaluation by Healthgrades, which assessed approximately 4,500 hospitals across the country using 13 patient safety indicators. Each indicator represents a serious, preventable complication that healthcare facilities strive to avoid.

We are honored to receive this award, says Carl Risk, President of Beacon Kalamazoo. This recognition reflects the daily commitment to a culture of safety by all our physicians, caregivers and associates for each patient who comes through our doors for care.

Beacon Kalamazoo stands out as one of only eight hospitals in Michigan to receive the Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2026. The achievement is based entirely on patient outcomes, which matters most to families seeking quality healthcare.

America's 100 Best Hospitals Distinction

Alongside the patient safety recognition, Beacon Kalamazoo has also been named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for overall clinical care. This makes Beacon Kalamazoo the only hospital in Michigan to receive both the America's 100 Best Hospitals and the Patient Safety Excellence Awards in 2026.

These dual honors highlight the hospital's exceptional performance across multiple clinical disciplines, demonstrating consistent excellence in patient care delivery.

Excellence Across Specialties

Healthgrades has recognized Beacon Kalamazoo for outstanding outcomes in several key service areas:

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery (2026)
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery (2025-2026)
  • America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery (2025-2026)
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care (2020-2026)

These achievements further underscore Beacon Kalamazoo's dedication to delivering compassionate, individualized care at every step of the patient journey.

What the Award Means

The Patient Safety Excellence Award evaluates risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates from hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades uses a rigorous methodology that accounts for patient complexity and underlying health conditions, ensuring that hospitals are fairly compared.

This award validates the hard work of Beacon Kalamazoo's medical staff, nurses, support personnel, and leadership team who work every day to improve patient outcomes and safety.

The recognition also reflects Beacon Kalamazoo's commitment to staying at the forefront of healthcare innovation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care delivery in Southwest Michigan.

Contact

For more information about Beacon Kalamazoo and its award-winning care, you can reach out to Elizabeth Long, senior media relations strategist for Beacon Health System's Southwest Michigan region.