GENEVA, IL — Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital was crowned among the best hospitals in Illinois, according to the new 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report.
The annual report, now in its 37th year, is intended to help patients compare hospitals when they need anything from a common procedure, such as a knee replacement, to specialized treatment for a serious or complex illness.
Delnor Hospital in Geneva ranked 13th in Illinois and was rated high performing in nine adult procedures and conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, heart arrhythmia, heart attack and heart failure. About 90 percent of patients said they'd be willing to recommend the hospital to others.
"We are proud to be recognized for the world-class care our extraordinary team delivers every day to patients across the Fox Valley region," Emily Jakacki, president of Delnor Hospital, said in a statement. "Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to bringing advanced care, innovative technology and an exceptional patient experience to the communities we are privileged to serve. Through strategic investments that support both patients and caregivers, we are ensuring more people can access the services they need without leaving the communities they know and trust."
Also in the Northwestern system, Northwestern Memorial Hospital was the top hospital in the Chicago area as well as Illinois. It was recognized as nationally ranked in cancer care. The hospital receives a No. 8 ranking nationally for its cancer care and a No. 1 ranking in the state.
The 2026-2027 rankings put greater emphasis on risk-adjusted patient outcomes. U.S. News also reduced or eliminated the weight given to several measures involving hospital size, staffing, technology and reputation. The changes were especially significant in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, where patient outcomes now determine most of a hospital's score.
U.S. News also introduced this year regional specialty rankings for cancer; cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; orthopedics; and rehabilitation, giving patients another way to identify highly rated care closer to home.
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