Award Winning Healthcare in Long Beach, CA
St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach is proud to be an award-winning regional medical center. Our awards and accolades are a testament to the excellence and dedication of our highly skilled physicians, employees and volunteers.
U.S. News and World Report Awards
U.S. News & World Report named St. Mary Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for 2024-2025 in the following procedures. This recognizes care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for all services and procedures.
High Performing Hospitals
Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety
St. Mary earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction reflects our dedication to providing exceptional care and a safe environment for every patient.
American Heart Association - Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Award
The Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. The program aims to increasing healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
Healthgrades Awards
Healthgrades awards recognize hospitals delivering superior patient outcomes across multiple specialties, giving you confidence in choosing a high-performing facility. This recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation of both patient outcomes and the patient experience itself, using data from the hospitals' own patient surveys.
Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
St. Mary’s Medical Center was awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. This award highlights the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, and the latest scientific evidence.
The Gold Seal of Approval® 2022 by The Joint Commission
St. Mary’s Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditation and certification agency for hospitals, as well as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Our care team has the experience you’re looking for – and experience counts.
Blue Distinction Awards
A Blue Distinction Center award signifies that a hospital or other healthcare facility has met nationally recognized quality standards and performance measures in a specific area of care, such as cardiac care, bariatric surgery, or spine surgery. The award is given by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and indicates a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.
Blue Distinction Center Categories
- Bariatric Surgery
- Maternity
America’s Best Maternity Hospitals (2025) and World’s Best Hospitals (2024) by Newsweek
This Newsweek award for maternity means we offer you high-quality care during your pregnancy and childbirth. Newsweek has recognized our commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, as evidenced by our excellent medical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and recommendations from healthcare professionals. This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire maternity team, from our doctors and nurses to our lactation consultants and social workers.
High Performer in Healthcare Equality
St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and employees.
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The Telly Award
The Telly Awards, established in 1979, are prestigious international awards recognizing excellence in video and television across all screens, receiving over 13,000 entries annually. Winners are chosen by a council of over 250 industry experts from leading companies like Adobe and Netflix, based on categories like Branded Content and Social Video. The Empowering Futures: The St. Mary Healthcare Vocations Initiative video received a Bronze Telly Award, signifying its recognition for achieving a high standard of quality and creativity within its specific category, as judged against a global pool of submissions.
Other Awards
Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 2 Years (2022–23)
Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
Comprehensive Stroke Center by Los Angeles County EMS Agency
Blue Distinction Center for Bariatrics by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Mammography Accredited Facility by American College of Radiology
ACS Designated Level II Trauma Center
Cardiac STEMI Receiving Center