Delray Medical Center has been honored by Healthgrades as one of America’s top hospitals for pulmonary care. This achievement places Delray Medical Center in the nation’s top 5% for pulmonary services, highlighting its dedication to delivering outstanding patient care and results.

Key Recognitions for Delray Medical Center

Delray Medical Center’s accolades from Healthgrades include the prestigious 2025 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award, recognizing its excellence in respiratory treatment. The hospital also received the 2025 Critical Care Excellence Award, placing it among the top 5% in the U.S. for critical care, thanks to its expertise in treating severe conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.

The hospital’s list of 2025 Healthgrades awards also includes:

Cardiac Care: Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, and Defibrillator Procedures.

Pulmonary Care: Named one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care and Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia.

Critical Care: Ranked in the top 5% in the nation for Critical Care and awarded Five-Star Ratings for treating Sepsis and Respiratory Failure.

Dedication to Superior Patient Outcomes

“These awards from Healthgrades reflect our unwavering commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and highly effective care,” stated Delray Medical Center CEO Heather Havericak. “Being recognized in the top 5% of hospitals for pulmonary and critical care affirms our dedication to enhancing patient health outcomes every day.”

Healthgrades conducts an annual review of over 4,500 U.S. hospitals, analyzing data on mortality and complication rates for numerous conditions. Their 2025 study estimates that if all hospitals performed at Delray Medical Center’s level, nearly 225,000 lives could be saved.