 Hello, I'm Dr. Arkell Giorgio. I'm a strategic advisor to health grades and help assure that the information on healthgrades.com makes it easy for consumers to find the right doctor and hospital that meets their individual needs. The reality is that not all hospitals are top performers as measured by quality outcomes. However, I am honored to announce that Winthrop University Hospital has been recognized as a 2015 Health Grades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence. This means Winthrop University Hospital performs in the top 5% of all hospitals in the country based on an unbiased, objective review of clinical outcomes. As a physician, I know that it takes collaboration, communication, and commitment to quality each and every day. This award recognizes superior performance in clinical outcomes across 32 common procedures and conditions, from diagnoses such as heart attack and pneumonia, to procedures such as total knee replacement and colorectal surgery. So what does this achievement mean for you and your family? As you look for the right hospital care for yourself and your loved ones, make sure you ask two critical questions during your decision-making process. One, where are you most likely to have a complication-free hospital stay? And two, which hospital offers the best chance of survival, both during the hospital stay and in the weeks and months to follow? Health Grades has done the homework and gives you the information you need to answer these questions and make the best choice. Remember, as a patient, you often have a choice as to where you receive your care. And one step you can take to help assure that you receive comprehensive, high-quality care is strongly considering receiving your care at a hospital that has received a Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence. From all of us at Health Grades, congratulations to Winthrop University Hospital. Receiving the 2015 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence is a testament to the entire hospital staff's dedication to achieving consistent, high-quality clinical outcomes for patients. Thank you.