U.S. News & World Report names Geisinger Lewistown Hospital a Best Hospital

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has been recognized for high performance in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings and ratings. The publication ranks hospitals for excellent care in 15 adult specialties and evaluates their performance in certain surgical procedures and medical conditions. Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, a CMS 5-Star facility since 2021, and a Leapfrog “A”-ranked hospital since 2019, received two high-performing procedures and conditions recognitions.

“This elite recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our entire team,” said Sabrina Sumner, D.O., chief medical officer of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital “Being named among the best hospitals from across the country affirms our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We’re proud to serve our community with excellence each and every day.” 

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital was founded in 1908 to care for residents of Mifflin, Juniata, Huntingdon and Centre counties. It now offers 43 private patient rooms. By summer 2026, that number will grow to 61 private rooms through a $5.1 million expansion project, further advancing people’s access to top-notch care and an outstanding patient experience.

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is one of four hospitals in the system to receive the honor. The other hospitals recognized include Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. 

The annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings are based on patient outcomes, as well as overall patient experience, hospital staffing and other factors. The Procedures & Conditions ratings are based entirely on objective quality measures.

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 500 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.