U.S. News & World Report Rankings

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.
Seven U.S. News & World Report badges for 2025-2026.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years and nationally ranked in 11 clinical specialties.

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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is nationally ranked in one clinical specialty.

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Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 8 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois, and nationally ranked in four clinical specialties.

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Northwestern Medicine McHenry, Huntley and Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital together are ranked No. 10 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is ranked No. 16 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and No. 17 (tie) in Illinois.

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