Guthrie Lourdes Hospital Named to Forbes Top Hospitals List

Broome County's only hospital to earn recognition for quality care and patient experience.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Guthrie Clinic announced that Guthrie Lourdes Hospital has been named to Forbes's list of Top Hospitals in 2026. Guthrie Lourdes earned a four-star overall rating, with high marks for outcomes, value, and patient experience. This is the first year the hospital has made the prestigious list.

Why it matters

Being named to the Forbes Top Hospitals list is a significant achievement that highlights Guthrie Lourdes' commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the Binghamton community. This recognition can help attract new patients and solidify the hospital's reputation as a leader in the region.

The details

The Forbes Top Hospitals list is intended to be a resource for patients when selecting a hospital, and for hospitals and health systems seeking to measure themselves against others. Selection was based on patient outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, while taking into account social factors that can impact health. Guthrie Lourdes ranked four stars for outcomes, two stars for best practices, and five stars for value.

  • Guthrie Lourdes Hospital was named to the Forbes Top Hospitals list in 2026.

The players

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital

A hospital in Binghamton, New York that is part of the Guthrie Clinic healthcare system. It has been recognized for its high-quality care and patient experience.

The Guthrie Clinic

A non-profit healthcare system that operates Guthrie Lourdes Hospital and other medical facilities in the greater Binghamton region.

Dr. Edmund Sabanegh

The President and CEO of The Guthrie Clinic, who praised Guthrie Lourdes Hospital's recognition as confirming the high-quality care it provides to the community.

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What they’re saying

“This recognition confirms what those in the Greater Binghamton region have known for decades: Guthrie Lourdes Hospital offers its patients and their loved one's high-quality care and experience.”

— Dr. Edmund Sabanegh, President and CEO, The Guthrie Clinic (binghamtonhomepage.com)

The takeaway

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital's inclusion on the prestigious Forbes Top Hospitals list demonstrates its commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and experience. This recognition solidifies the hospital's reputation as a leading healthcare provider in the Binghamton region and will likely attract new patients seeking high-quality, compassionate care.