Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - January 2022

8 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 2 Jupiter Medical Center Is South Florida’s Only Hospital To Earn The “Top Hospital” Distinction in Rigorous Evaluation by National Patient Safety Organization By Denise Moore Now more than ever, our health has become the top priority it always should have been. The global pandemic has illuminated our vulnerabilities, habits, and lifestyles and made us reconsider the choices we’ve made that can and have, impacted our health. Many General Practitioners have emphasized prevention and wellness practices during their annual medical exams as disease experts remind us that early detection is the key to health and long life. Now is the time to make sure you have a good family doctor or general practitioner you see regularly, and in case of emergencies, choose a hospital that has you and your loved one’s best interests at heart. One local hospital that has been singled out as the best in South Florida and across the country- Jupiter Medical Center. Jupiter Medical Center’s commitment to patient safety is recognized by the watchdog organization widely acknowledged as defining the toughest standards in hospital safety. National nonprofit, the Leapfrog Group, has recognized Jupiter Medical Center with its Top Hospital Award , one of the most competitive honors a hospital can receive. This award comes just three weeks after Jupiter Medical Center received its seventh consecutive Leapfrog “A” Hospital Safety Grade for achieving the highest standards in safety. Jupiter Medical Center was the only hospital in the region to have received seven consecutive “A” grades. More than 2,200 hospitals throughout the U.S. were considered for the award in the categories of Top Children’s Hospital, General, Rural or Teaching. Jupiter Medical Center was one of just 46 hospitals in the nation named a Top Hospital in the General category, and the only to receive the award in South Florida. The level of patient care across many measures of hospital performance is considered in EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR At Jupiter Medical Center, we are honored to be the only hospital in South Florida to earn the “Top Hospital” designation from The Leapfrog Group as well as a seventh consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’ grade for patient safety. When choosing your medical care, choose the hospital with the highest commitment to quality, safety and exceptional patient care. WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE IS HERE. jupitermed.com South Florida’s Top Hospital for Safety Jupiter Medical Center. Our commitment to your safety is world-class.