Cook County Health’s Provident Hospital has once again been named a Top General Hospital for 2025 by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization recognized as a leader in evaluating healthcare safety and quality.

This coveted award acknowledges Provident Hospital’s steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care on the South Side.

The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is one of the most significant distinctions a hospital can achieve in the United States, recognizing institutions that excel in preventing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. Hospitals that earn this honor consistently rank at the top of the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey, illustrating superior performance across steep national standards.

Nationally, Provident was one of 156 hospitals to be recognized, including 52 general hospitals. In Illinois, five hospitals were recognized and Provident was one of two general hospitals.

This is the second consecutive year that Provident received this recognition, which is based on reviews across multiple areas of patient care, including infection rates, safer surgery practices, and the capacity to prevent medication errors.

“This repeat recognition from The Leapfrog Group is a powerful acknowledgement of the modern, high-quality care that is the standard at Provident Hospital,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “This award proves that our sustained investment in our public health system continues to deliver world-class quality for our communities.”

“Provident Hospital’s recognition reflects not only outstanding clinical performance, but also the hospital’s role in advancing health equity and access,” said Dr. Erik Mikaitis, CEO, Cook County Health. “This honor reaffirms what our patients and partners already know: Provident is delivering high-quality care that strengthens the health of our entire region. We are grateful to The Leapfrog Group for this distinction and proud to support Provident’s continued progress.”

Provident Hospital has served Chicago for over 130 years and holds the distinction as the first hospital in the nation founded and operated by African Americans. Provident Hospital continues to build upon its rich legacy with this national quality recognition.

“Earning the Top General Hospital designation for a second consecutive year is an incredible achievement that underscores the dedication and expertise of our entire team,” said Dr. Arnold Turner, Chief Hospital Executive of Provident Hospital. “The staff at Provident continually raises the bar for clinical excellence and patient safety.”

To qualify for the distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and achieve top performance in their category. The full list of institutions honored as 2025 Top Hospitals is available at https://www.leapfroggroup.org/news-events/leapfrog-group-announces-2025-top-hospitals-and-top-ascs.

To watch the press conference celebrating the news, click here.