Blanchard Valley Hospital Named #1 in Ohio for Surgical Care

Blanchard Valley Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as the #1 hospital in Ohio for Surgical Care for 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities nationwide for surgical outcomes. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures, including clinical outcomes, patient safety indicators, and patient experience metrics. This recognition reflects the consistent delivery of superior care and better-than-expected patient outcomes across a broad range of surgical procedures.

“This recognition is a testament to the skill, dedication, and collaboration of our entire surgical care team,” said Myron D. Lewis, MSW, MBA, FACHE, president & CEO of Blanchard Valley Health System. “Our focus is always on delivering safe, high-quality care and exceptional patient experiences close to home. We are proud to provide advanced surgical services that our community can trust.”

Hospitals recognized by Healthgrades consistently outperform national averages by demonstrating superior clinical outcomes in surgical procedures. The top in-state ranking reinforces Blanchard Valley Health System’s commitment to advancing clinical excellence, safety, and access to high-quality services.

Earlier this year, Blanchard Valley Hospital was named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list and was one of 132 facilities in the nation to earn the publication’s Patient Experience award. This ranking is based on hospital quality metrics, recommendations from medical experts, patient survey results, and the Statista Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Implementation Survey.

For more information about Blanchard Valley Health System and its surgical services, visit bvhealthsystem.org/surgicalservices.