Abington Memorial Hospital
Known for its bariatric program, Abington Memorial Hospital is also one of the busiest maternity facilities in Pennsylvania. Every month, an estimated 400 births take place at Abington, which has 60-plus OB/GYNs. The hospital boasts large programs in cardiology, cancer, orthopedics and neuroscience, while its Level II Emergency Room attracts more than 100,000 visits a year. Abington is also dedicated to sustainability; its "Think Green" campaign recycling medical waste has earned it membership with the state's Green Hospitals Initiative.
Abington Memorial Hospital
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76% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital to others.
78% of patients reported doctors here "always" communicated well - ranking the hospital 12th in the region.
68% of patients reported their pain was "always" controlled well - ranking the hospital 20th in the region.
The hospital has a 30-day mortality rate from heart attack of 15.1. That's no different than the U.S. rate.
The hospital has a 30-day mortality rate from pneumonia of 9.8. That's better than the U.S. rate.
The hospital ranks 28th in the region in measurements of blood infection from a catheter in a large vein, and 43rd in the region in measurements of infection from a urinary catheter.
