Allina Health hospitals ranked among highest in state according to U.S. News & World Report

MINNEAPOLIS (July 16, 2024) — Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern, Mercy and United hospitals are ranked first, third (tie) and third (tie), respectively, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area in the U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings released today. 

Abbott Northwestern Hospital is ranked first in the Twin Cities and second in the state for the twelfth consecutive year. Mercy and United hospitals tied for fifth in the state of Minnesota. 

“Our care teams deliver high-quality care in Minnesota and western Wisconsin every day. The U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Hospital rankings are a testament to their dedication, teamwork and expertise,” said Lisa Shannon, Allina Health president and CEO. “At Allina Health, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities, and we are proud to provide three of the top five hospitals in the state while offering patients a robust list of high-performing care options.” 

In addition to its Twin Cities and state rankings, Abbott Northwestern Hospital received a national ranking of 47th in rehabilitation. It was “high performing” in the following specialty areas and common procedures and conditions: cardiology, heart & vascular surgery; geriatrics; neurology & neurosurgery; orthopedics; pulmonology & lung surgery; abdominal aortic aneurysm repair; aortic valve surgery; back surgery (spinal fusion); COPD; colon cancer surgery; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; hip replacement; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma; lung cancer surgery; pneumonia; prostate cancer surgery and stroke. 

Mercy Hospital received high performing grades in the following areas: pulmonology & lung surgery; COPD; colon cancer surgery; heart attack; heart failure; hip replacement; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma; lung cancer surgery; pneumonia and stroke. 

United Hospital received high-performing grades in the following areas: COPD; colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart failure; hip replacement; knee replacement; lung cancer surgery; pneumonia; prostate cancer surgery and stroke. 

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.