Healthgrades Five-star Recipient For Treatment Of Pneumonia

Garnet Health Medical Center, formerly Orange Regional Medical Center, is 5-star rated for treatment of Pneumonia for four consecutive years according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

“This Healthgrades 5-star rating for the treatment of Pneumonia for four consecutive years shows our commitment to the community we serve,” said Brian Tew, Chief Executive officer of Garnet Health Medical Center. “Congratulations to our physicians, clinical and support staff for their dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare.”

From 2017 through 2019, patients treated for Pneumonia in hospitals with 5-stars for in-hospital mortality have, on average, a 74.1 percent lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals with 1 star for in-house mortality. Similarly, patients treated for Pneumonia in hospitals with 1-star for in-hospital mortality are, on average, 3.9 times more likely to die than if they were treated in hospitals with 5 stars for in-house mortality.