Good Samaritan Hospital-Dayton Rated #1 in Ohio for Vascular Surgery; #1 in Dayton for Joint Replacement

Good Samaritan Hospital-Dayton Rated #1 in Ohio for Vascular Surgery; #1 in
Dayton for Joint Replacement
Rating Based on Study of Patient Outcomes at the Nation's Hospitals by
HealthGrades

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Samaritan Hospital today announced
that it has been rated number one in Ohio for vascular surgery and best in
Dayton for joint replacement surgery by HealthGrades, the leading independent
healthcare ratings organization.

The hospital also was recognized for its top national rankings for clinical
quality with five-star ratings in nine categories. The recognition is based on
HealthGrades' twelfth annual Hospital Quality in America study, released
today, which analyzes patient outcomes at virtually all of the nation's
hospitals.

"Our focus on high-quality, compassionate care is delivering nationally
recognized results. Our HealthGrades ratings are a reflection of the
dedication of our employees and medical staff -- we are all proud to receive
such high ratings for our services," said Mark Shaker, president and CEO of
Good Samaritan Hospital. "Especially with the recent opening of Dayton Heart &
Vascular Hospital at Good Samaritan, we are thrilled to be recognized as
number one in vascular surgery for the entire State of Ohio."

In the 2010 HealthGrades ratings, specific highlights for Good Samaritan
include:
-- Ranked #1 in Ohio and Five-Star Rated for Vascular Surgery
-- Ranked Best in the Dayton Area and Five-Star Rated for Joint
Replacement
Surgery
-- Recipient of the following 2010 HealthGrades Specialty Excellence
Awards:
-- Vascular Surgery
-- Pulmonary Care

-- Critical Care

-- Five-Star Rated for:
-- Total Knee Replacement Surgery
-- Carotid Surgery
-- Peripheral Vascular Bypass
-- Overall Pulmonary Services
-- Treatment of Heart Attack
-- Treatment of Heart Failure
-- Treatment of Pneumonia
-- Treatment of Respiratory Failure

-- Treatment of Sepsis

The HealthGrades study, the largest annual report of its kind, analyzed
patient outcomes in nearly 40 million Medicare hospitalization records from
5,000 hospitals over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008. This year's study found:
-- Across all 17 procedures and diagnoses in which mortality was studied,
there was an approximate 72% lower chance of dying in a 5-star rated
hospital compared to a 1-star rated hospital, and a 52% lower chance
of
dying in a 5-star hospital compared with the national average.

-- If all hospitals performed at the level of a 5-star rated hospital
across the 17 procedures and diagnoses studied, 224,537 Medicare lives
could potentially have been saved from 2006 through 2008.

HealthGrades Ratings
HealthGrades' hospital ratings and awards reflect the track record of patient
outcomes at hospitals in the form of mortality and complication rates.
HealthGrades rates hospitals independently based on data that hospitals submit
to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of being rated, and
no hospital pays to be rated.

For 28 procedures and treatments, HealthGrades issues star ratings that
reflect the mortality and complication rates for each category of care.
Hospitals receiving a 5-star rating have mortality or complication rates that
are below the national average, to a statistically significant degree. A
3-star rating means the hospital performs as expected. One-star ratings
indicate the hospital's mortality or complication rates in that procedure or
treatment are statistically higher than average. Because the risk profiles of
patient populations at hospitals are not alike, HealthGrades risk-adjusts the
data to allow for apples-to-apples comparisons.

More information on today's HealthGrades study, including the complete
methodology, can be found at www.healthgrades.com.

About Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital (www.goodsamdayton.org) is a leading provider of
innovative health-care services in Dayton, Ohio. The 600-bed hospital is a
full-service teaching facility that delivers best-in-care cardiovascular,
cancer, and orthopedic services, as well as advanced diagnostics and women's
health services. It delivers the latest in outpatient treatment,
rehabilitation and other services through its Good Samaritan North Health
Center. The hospital has been awarded seven gold seal certifications from the
Joint Commission - more than any hospital in Ohio - for its outstanding
programs, including for heart failure, heart attack, coronary artery bypass
surgery, breast cancer, total hip and knee replacement, and stroke care. Good
Samaritan is also a recipient of the HealthGrades 2009 Distinguished Hospital
Award for Clinical Excellence, which places it among the top five percent of
hospitals nationwide. These recognitions reflect the strength and talent of
its staff of 600 physicians and 3,300 employees who are committed to
excellence and to building a healthier community. Good Samaritan Hospital,
along with Miami Valley Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley
Medical Center, is a member of the Premier Health Partners system.

SOURCE Good Samaritan Hospital

Holly Michael, Communications Manager, Good Samaritan Hospital,
+1-937-278-6251 ext. 5224, hemichael@shp-dayton.org