Evanston, Ill. – Five Endeavor Health hospitals have been recognized among the top-performing in Illinois, and the nation, for delivering safe, high-value care, according to the newly released 2025–26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility.

This recognition affirms Endeavor Health’s commitment to providing high-quality, safe and socially responsible care that prioritizes both patient well-being and value.

“What makes this recognition and these results so meaningful is that they reflect how our team members are there for our patients every day,” said Sean O’Grady, President of Endeavor Health’s Acute and Ambulatory Operations. “They consistently put people first, striving for excellence and never compromising on the things that truly matter — outcomes, experience and trust.”

The Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility ranks over 3,600 hospitals and 300 health systems based on 53 publicly reported metrics. These metrics span key areas including social responsibility, value of care and patient outcomes, providing a data-driven perspective on hospital performance.

Highlights include:

  • Endeavor Health’s Edward, Elmhurst, Evanston, Northwest Community and Swedish Hospitals earned A grades across key categories such as Value of Care and Patient Outcomes.
  • Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital earned top grades in Patient Safety, Clinical Outcomes and Cost Efficiency.
  • Evanston Hospital was ranked #1 in Illinois for Value of Care, Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety, and among the Top 10 hospitals in the nation for Patient Safety. Additionally, Evanston Hospital earned top grades in Avoiding Overuse and Cost Efficiency.
  • Northwest Community Hospital ranked among the Top 5 in Illinois for both Value of Care and Avoiding Overuse, in addition to earning top grades in Patient Safety, Clinical Outcomes and Cost Efficiency.
  • Swedish Hospital was one of few hospitals in Illinois to receive A grades for Social Responsibility and Inclusivity. 

“At a time when patients are increasingly focused on value and safety in their healthcare, Endeavor Health’s performance in the Lown Index is a powerful signal that our system is delivering on its promise of safe, seamless and personal care for every patient, every time,” added O’Grady.

To learn more about the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, visit https://lownhospitalsindex.org/.