The Big Picture
Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Utah in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
The recognition places St. George Regional among the top-performing hospitals in the state and highlights the level of advanced care available to patients across southern Utah and the surrounding region.
What’s Happening
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide for this year’s rankings, with just over 500 hospitals earning Best Regional Hospital recognition.
St. George Regional Hospital received strong ratings in 18 adult procedures and conditions, including aortic valve surgery, colon cancer surgery, spinal fusion, and ear, nose and throat care. The hospital also earned high marks from patients, with 92% saying they would recommend St. George Regional to others.
Why It Matters
For patients and families in southern Utah, the ranking reflects access to higher-level care close to home. As a major referral center for the region, St. George Regional provides advanced specialty and tertiary care while continuing to invest in technology, innovation, and highly skilled caregivers.
The recognition also reflects the hospital’s ongoing focus on improving outcomes, strengthening the patient experience, and supporting the growing healthcare needs of the communities it serves.
The Bottom Line
St. George Regional’s No. 1 ranking underscores its role as a leading healthcare resource for southern Utah and the surrounding region.
The full 2026–27 Best Hospitals rankings are available through U.S. News & World Report.