Redlands Community Hospital Earns 'High Performing' Rating from U.S. News for Back Surgery

Distinction recognizes the hospital's specialized clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care in back surgery (spinal fusion).

Redlands, CA – August 4, 2026 –Redlands Community Hospital has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for back surgery (spinal fusion). This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a 'High Performing' designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.

U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

"We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's Best Hospitals for back surgery,” says Redlands Community Hospital CEO Adam Thunell. “This recognition reflects the exceptional expertise of our spine surgeons, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, and the entire care team who are committed to helping patients overcome pain, restore mobility, and improve their quality of life. By combining advanced surgical techniques, leading-edge technology, and personalized, multidisciplinary care, we’re able to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients with complex spine conditions."

“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Redlands Community Hospital outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

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To learn more about Redlands Community Hospital, visit: RedlandsHospital.org.

About Redlands Community Hospital

Redlands Community Hospital is a 211-bed, independent not-for-profit, stand-alone facility located in Southern California.

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