Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among "America’s Best," including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years, by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 11 clinical specialties, we’re leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond.

According to U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital together are:

• Ranked No. 10 in the Chicago Metro Area
• Ranked No. 10 in Illinois
• Recognized as High Performing in:
• Geriatrics
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology and lung surgery
• Urology
• Recognized as High Performing in 12 procedures and conditions