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Awards and recognitions

Our hospital has received a variety of accreditations and awards, from organizations such as The Joint Commission, the Commission on Cancer and Healthgrades.

Awards and recognitions

  • Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care by Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Distinction Center+ by Blue Cross Blue Shield and an Accredited Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
  • Memorial Hospital became the first hospital in Jacksonville in April 2021, to receive the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission receiving Advanced Certification in Total Hip & Total Knee Replacement.
  • Recognized by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program and a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
  • Recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology
  • Since 1991, our diabetes education and lifestyle change programs have been recognized by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Patient Education Programs.
  • Recognized by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
  • DNV Primary Plus Stroke Center Certified in 2024
  • American College of Surgeons Quality Partner
  • ELSO Silver Level Center for ECMO Excellence in Life  Support
  • Designated American College of Radiology Lung Cancer Screening Center
  • 3-star rated by Society of Thoracic Surgeons for CABG four years in a row (2020-24) placing our cardiothoracic CABG program in the top 5 percent of hospitals in United States and Canada
  • 2023 Best 101 Bariatric Center by Leapfrog and Money
  • 2022 Best 101 Maternity Care hospital by Leapfrog and Money
  • 3-star rated by Society for Thoracic Surgeons for cardiovascular Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
  • ELSO Silver site for ECMO Excellence
  • Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals (2023-24)
  • Healthgrades America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery two years in a row (2023-24)
  • Healthgrades America's 100 Best in Spine Surgery (2024)
  • Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for seven years in a row (2018-24), placing us in the top 5 percent nationwide for overall clinical outcomes
  • Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for two years in a row (2023-24)
  • Healthgrades America's Best for Joint Replacement Excellence Award two years in a row (2023-24)
  • Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award two years in a row (2023-24)