{"id":132265,"date":"2024-06-30T17:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T21:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=132265"},"modified":"2024-06-30T17:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T21:00:46","slug":"st-lukes-named-among-most-socially-responsible-in-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=132265","title":{"rendered":"St. Luke\u2019s Named among Most Socially Responsible in Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"

SLUHN among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to independent think tank.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving \u2018A\u2019 grades in Equity, Value and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Out of more than 3,500 hospitals measured by Lown, only 5% achieved honor roll status, with St. Luke\u2019s ranking among this select group of high performers.<\/p>\n

Of 311 health care systems throughout the country, Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke\u2019s ranked #3 on the social responsibility metric. In Pennsylvania, it was the top-ranked of 27 systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis report\u2019s findings reflect St. Luke\u2019s dedication to expand access to our Network\u2019s world-class, outcomes-driven quality care,\u201d said St. Luke\u2019s Vice President of Community Health Rajika Reed, PhD., MPH, MEd. \u201cAs the Lehigh Valley\u2019s only locally based, independent health care network, proudly caring for those in need for over 150 years, we are fully committed to and invested in advancing the wellbeing of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, nine individual St. Luke\u2019s hospitals earned Honor Roll status this year, with “A” grades across all of the top four categories, Social Responsibility, Equity, Value of Care, and Patient Outcomes:<\/p>\n