By Lake Huron Medical Center
Port Huron, MI – Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) a member of Prime Healthcare has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes.”
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one third of them earned an award. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
“Earning a Best Hospital award for heart failure from U.S. News & World Report is a tremendous honor—not just for our hospital, but for the entire community we serve” said Chris Fulks, LHMC Interim CEO. “This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing trusted, high-quality heart care right here at home. Our team takes great pride in caring for our friends, families, and neighbors, and we will continue to work hard to ensure every patient receives the compassionate care they deserve.”
Additionally, Lake Huron Medical Center has also recently received the American Heart Association – Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD PLUS Award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award and voted Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals 2025.
To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.
