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Beacon Kalamazoo Earns Dual Awards for Safety and Care
The hospital is recognized as one of the nation's best for patient safety and overall clinical care.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:04pm
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An X-ray view of the advanced medical technology and safety protocols that earned Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital top national accolades.Kalamazoo TodayBeacon Kalamazoo, a 268-bed hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been named among the "Nation's Best for Patient Safety" by Healthgrades, putting it in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. This award comes just months after the hospital was recognized as one of America's best hospitals for overall clinical care for the third year in a row.
Why it matters
Beacon Kalamazoo's dual awards for patient safety and overall clinical care demonstrate its commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to the Kalamazoo community. These accolades help attract patients and reinforce the hospital's reputation as a leader in the region.
The details
Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, one of only eight hospitals in Michigan to receive this recognition. The hospital also earned several other Healthgrades awards, including being named among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Pulmonary Care.
- Beacon Kalamazoo was named one of America's best hospitals for overall clinical care for the third year in a row, just months before receiving the patient safety award.
- The hospital received the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades on March 10, 2026.
The players
Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital
A 268-bed full-service acute care hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offering a range of specialty services including a women's heart center, cancer care, and a comprehensive stroke center.
Beacon Health System
The parent organization of Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital and other healthcare facilities in the region.
Carl Risk
President of Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital.
Healthgrades
A leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information that recognized Beacon Kalamazoo with several awards.
What they’re saying
“We are honored to receive this award. This recognition reflects the daily commitment to a culture of safety by all our physicians, caregivers and associates for each patient who comes through our doors for care.”
— Carl Risk, President of Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital
What’s next
Beacon Kalamazoo will continue to focus on maintaining its high standards of patient safety and clinical care, with the goal of retaining its prestigious awards and recognition in the years to come.
The takeaway
Beacon Kalamazoo's dual awards for patient safety and overall clinical care demonstrate its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the Kalamazoo community. This recognition helps solidify the hospital's reputation as a leader in the region and will likely attract more patients seeking high-quality, comprehensive medical services.
