UCONN HEALTH WATERBURY HOSPITAL EARNS NATIONAL DISTINCTION FOR TREATMENT OF DIABETES, HEART ARRYTHMIA AND PHNEUMONIA

 UConn Health Waterbury Hospital has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for the quality of care it provides to patients with Diabetes, Heart Arrhythmia, and Pneumonia, according to the recently released 2026–27 Best Hospitals rankings.

This recognition is among the most respected distinctions in U.S. hospital performance, reflecting exceptional outcomes, patient experience, and clinical excellence across key conditions and procedures. Waterbury Hospital’s inclusion in this year’s report places it among an elite group of hospitals nationwide.

U.S. News & World Report evaluates more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide across 15 specialties and multiple common conditions. Rankings are based on objective measures including patient outcomes, volume, experience, and quality indicators drawn from Medicare data and other reputable sources.

In 2026 UConn Health Waterbury Hospital has earned other quality awards including American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Honor Roll Silver and Diabetes Honor roll.  

About UConn Health Waterbury Hospital 

UConn Health Waterbury Hospital is a long-standing community hospital serving Waterbury and 11 surrounding communities in Western Connecticut. As the founding member of the UConn Health Community Network, it builds on more than a century of service while connecting local care to the expertise and support of Connecticut’s only public academic medical center. 

UConn Health Waterbury Hospital provides a wide range of services, including primary care, emergency and acute care, specialty services, and home-based care, and remains committed to keeping care close to home for the communities it serves.