HOUSTON, July 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- For the 18th consecutive year, Memorial Hermann-TIRR ranks among America's Best Hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report magazine's annual survey of health care institutions, moving from number 5 to number 4 nationally.
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From 1990 to the present, U.S. News & World Report has conducted an annual assessment of the quality of U.S. hospitals in the form of lists collectively titled "America's Best Hospitals." Rankings are obtained through a nationwide survey of board certified physicians, with the results published in the July 16, 2007 issue.
"Memorial Hermann-TIRR has internationally known medical experts whose research and expertise in treating catastrophic injuries have produced treatment protocols that have influenced the standard of care throughout the medical industry nationwide," said Carl Josehart, Memorial Hermann-TIRR chief executive officer. "We are honored to once again be listed among the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals."
Located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann-TIRR provides medical rehabilitation for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injury or illness such as brain injury, spinal cord injury or multiple traumas.
"For decades, Memorial Hermann-TIRR has been a leader in providing exceptional care to those who have been impacted by a disabling injury or illness," said Juanita Romans, chief executive officer of Memorial Hermann -- Texas Medical Center said. "To be continually recognized nationally by our peers for this is such a proud achievement, and a testimony to the commitment of our team."
One of 14 hospitals in the Memorial Hermann system, the 116-bed rehabilitation hospital also has associated outpatient programs in the community that include Memorial Hermann-TIRR Challenge Program, a community re-entry program for brain injury survivors, and Memorial Hermann-TIRR Outpatient Therapy Services.
About Memorial Hermann-TIRR: Founded in 1959 in the Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann-TIRR is a not-for-profit rehabilitation provider serving the needs of individuals who have sustained catastrophic injury or illness. In addition to a 116-bed hospital, Memorial Hermann-TIRR includes Memorial Hermann-TIRR Challenge Program, a community re-entry program for brain injury survivors, Memorial Hermann-TIRR Outpatient Therapy Services, and TIRR Rehabilitation Centers, a network of outpatient therapy facilities. Memorial Hermann-TIRR merged within the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in July 2006.
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About the Memorial Hermann System
An integrated health system, Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading edge technology, and innovation. The system, with its exceptional medical staff and 19,000 employees, serves southeast Texas and the greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann's 14 hospitals include three hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, two long-term care facilities, three heart institute locations and eight suburban hospitals. The system also operates numerous imaging, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery centers, a Wellness Center, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a retirement community and a nursing home. To learn more, visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 713-222-CARE.
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