Recognized as high performing among spinal fusion and pacemaker implantation procedures

MARQUETTE, Mich. (July 29, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Hospitals edition as a high-performing hospital for spinal fusion and pacemaker implantation. 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.

“This recognition from U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of the high-quality, compassionate care our teams provide every day,” said Tonya Darner, chief executive officer of UP Health System – Marquette. “Earning a high-performing rating in both spinal fusion and pacemaker implantation highlights our continued commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and the health of the communities we serve across the Upper Peninsula.”

“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis 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 more than 800 million patient care records.

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