Awards and Accreditations

At Silver Cross, we've made a promise to deliver unrivaled care that encompasses our trademark personal service, our commitment to clinical quality, our attention to patient safety, and our concern for the communities we serve. As a result of our efforts, we're proud to of the many awards and accolades we've received.

1 Surgical Care in IL

#1 for Surgical Care in Illinois
Silver Cross Hospital is ranked #1 in Surgery for 2025 by Healthgrades. Hospitals with a #1 ranking in their state deliver consistently superior outcomes for the patients in their community. This is the second year in a row Silver Cross has earned top honors for surgical excellence, placing Silver Cross in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide and reflects the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care year after year.


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Hospital Safety Score
Silver Cross Hospital has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded its 20th Straight A's Grade Hospital Safety Score for fall 2024.


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3-Star Rating Society of Thoracic Surgeons Isolated CABG

Silver Cross is among the Top 20% of Programs Nationwide for Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.


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Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Silver Cross Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.


Joint Commission Seal for Primary Stroke Center Advanced Primary Stroke Center
The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, has recognized Silver Cross Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.

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National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
Silver Cross Hospital has demonstrated an uncompromising commitment to breast health and the improvement of quality of care and outcomes for patients with diseases of the breast.


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Designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has recognized Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL with a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.


Newsweek Best Maternity

America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2024
Silver Cross Hospital received Newsweek's America's Best Maternity Hospitals ranking for 2024 based on a nationwide online survey of hospital managers and medical professionals (regarding areas like perinatal care and operative obstetrics) as well as publicly available data from hospital surveys addressing the patient experience.


MBSAQIP Medabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

MBSAQIP Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Silver Cross Hospital’s weight loss surgery program has been recognized as an MBSAQIP accredited center – Comprehensive.


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Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacements
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has designated Silver Cross Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.


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Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has designated Silver Cross Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery.


  American College of Radiology MRI Accreditation American College of Radiology MRI Accreditation
The MRI Departments at Silver Cross Hospital and Homer Glen Imaging received a 3-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
The Silver Cross Center for Women’s Health is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).


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Breast MRI Accreditation
Silver Cross Hospital's MRI Scanner received a 3-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for the Accreditation of MRI Breast Imaging.


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American College of Radiology CT Accreditation
The CT Departments at Silver Cross Hospital and Homer Glen Imaging received a 3-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR).


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American College of Radiology Nuclear Medicine Accreditation
Silver Cross Hospital received the ACR Accreditation in Nuclear Medicine for 3 years.


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American College of Radiology PET Accreditation
Silver Cross Hospital is ACR Accredited for PET for 3 years.


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American College of Radiology Ultrasound Accreditation
Silver Cross Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).


Echocardiography Laboratory Accreditation

Echocardiography Laboratory Accreditation
Silver Cross Hospital's echocardiography laboratory received a 3-year accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).


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Commission on Cancer Accreditation
Silver Cross Hospital is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons recognizing the high quality of comprehensive cancer care.


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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Silver Cross Hospital meets rigorous standards set forth by the AASM.


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Member of The Commission on Cancer (CoC)

CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard setting, which promotes cancer prevention, research, education, and monitoring of comprehensive quality care.


ADA Diabetes Education Recognition

Diabetes Education RecognitionSilver Cross Hospital was the first diabetes center in the greater Joliet area to receive recognition from the American Diabetes Association for its quality self-management education program.


Level II Trauma Designation

Level II Trauma Designation
Silver Cross Hospital is designated as a Level II Trauma Center for Emergency Medical by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Silver Cross also serves as the resource hospital for the Silver Cross Emergency Medical System, training paramedics from 30 towns for over 30 years.


Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)

Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)
Silver Cross Hospital is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) with having an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP). This recognition formally identifies Silver Cross as a hospital that provides the necessary resources and capabilities to address the emergency needs of critically ill and injured children.

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Physicians on Silver Cross Hospital’s Medical Staff have expertise in their areas of practice to meet the needs of patients seeking their care. These physicians are independent practitioners on the Medical Staff and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital. They treat patients based upon their independent medical judgment and they bill patients separately for their services.