SMCS Named a Top U.S. Hospital for Neurology, Neurosurgery     07-13-2007

SACRAMENTO, CA -- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is one of 173 hospitals nationally ranked in the 18th annual America's Best Hospitals to be published by U.S. News & World Report. The Sacramento medical center was ranked No. 43 in the country for neurology and neurosurgery, a category headed by the Mayo Clinic.

America's Best Hospitals ranks the top 50 medical centers in the country in each of four key services: neurology, orthopedics, heart and cancer, among other subspecialties.

"This is a testament to the great work being done by the Sutter Neuroscience Institute," said Tom Gagen, CEO of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. "In addition to offering a comprehensive range of neurological specialists, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has state-of-the-art neuro-imaging technology and, as a result, offers the most comprehensive range of neurological specialists and patient services in Northern California."

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was rated one of the top 50 hospitals in neurology and neuroscience for its low mortality rate and its comprehensive services, among other areas of excellence.

This isn't the first honor Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento received for the quality of its neuroscience capabilities. Earlier this year, Sutter Neuroscience Institute was designated as a Neuroscience Center of Excellence for 2006 by NeuroSource Inc. of Chicago and HealthTech of San Francisco.

"Sutter Neuroscience Institute is proud to be acknowledged for our multidisciplinary approach and commitment to the highest standards of neurological and neurosurgical patient care, including treatment of the head, neck and spine," said Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D., medical director of the Sutter Neuroscience Institute.

The findings will be published in the July 25 issue of U.S. News & World Report, which will hit newsstands Monday, July 16.