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Vermont hospital recognized for diabetes, hip replacement, knee replacement and hip fracture care in U.S. News’ 2026-2027 Best Hospitals procedure and condition ratings

Rutland, VERMONT, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has been named a U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 High Performing Hospital for both Hip and Knee Replacements, Hip Fractures, and Diabetes. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vermont

RRMC is the only hospital in the state of Vermont to receive a High Performing rating for its Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialized Clinic. RRMC is also the only hospital in the state to earn a High Performing rating across all four procedures, conditions, and specialties in Diabetes, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Hip Fracture. Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a 'High Performing' designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.

“This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic and Diabetes and Endocrinology teams”, said Judi Fox, President and CEO at RRMC.  “It underscores our unwavering commitment to our patients and the communities we serve.”

Carolina Mendes, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Rutland Regional Medical Center added “Receiving this recognition is a wonderful reflection of the dedication of our entire Diabetes and Endocrinology team. Every day, our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, educators, and staff work together to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for our patients. We are proud to serve our community and grateful that our commitment to high-quality diabetes care has been recognized."

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. For more than a decade, RRMC has consistently ranked among the highest performing hospitals for both hip and knee replacement.

“The recognition of RRMC as a high performing hospital for orthopaedic procedures is a credit to the collaboration and teamwork of our providers, nurses, physical therapists, case managers, and support staff,” said Eric Marsh, MD, Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutland Regional Medical Center's Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic. “Delivering high-quality care to our patients is a priority for our team.”

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. 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 patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

U.S. News’ ratings are designed to provide patients and families with clear, objective information when making decisions about care for major surgeries and chronic medical conditions. A “High Performing” rating indicates that Rutland Regional Medical Center performed above a national threshold established by U.S. News, providing patients with an additional resource as they consider their options and consult with their healthcare providers.

To learn more about Rutland Regional Medical Center and its nationally recognized care, visit RRMC.org and follow RRMC on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Rutland Regional Medical Center Among High Performing Hospitals in Four Categories per U.S. News and World Report

About Rutland Regional Medical Center

Rutland Regional Medical Center is the largest community hospital in Vermont and is supported by a medical staff of 360 physicians and advanced practice providers trained in 43 specialty areas. The 145-bed hospital is supported by approximately 1,700 employees. With a strong patient-centered focus and award-winning care, Rutland Regional remains dedicated to improving the health of families and individuals throughout portions of southern and central Vermont and communities in eastern New York State with preventative, diagnostic, acute and rehabilitative services.

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