About Orlando Health

Modern Healthcare

(Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, which also covers Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Babies, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies; Orlando Health South Lake Hospital)

Identifies top-performing hospitals nationwide using a scorecard that includes clinical, operational, financial and patient experience measures. Orlando Health ORMC was recognized among the top 25 teaching hospitals. Orlando Health South Lake was recognized for the fourth time in the past six years, ranking among the top 15 large community hospitals.

Becker’s Healthcare

(Orlando Health)

Celebrates health systems and healthcare companies that are setting the standard for what it means to be an exceptional workplace by investing in their people and communities and offering robust benefits, meaningful opportunities for professional and personal development, environments where employees feel valued, and resources that support true work-life balance. Named for a seventh consecutive year.

The Leapfrog Group

(Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital)

Recognizes commitment to patient safety and quality care. Orlando Health Bayfront earned its third “A” grade as part of Orlando Health, Orlando Health Horizon West and Orlando Health Melbourne each earned a fourth consecutive “A” grade, and Orlando Health South Lake received its 16th consecutive “A” grade.

Newsweek and data firm Plant-A Insights Group

(Orlando Health)

Recognizes companies that have made an inclusive workplace environment the foundation of their organizational success analyzing more than 120 key performance indicators including leadership, integrity, compensation and work-life balance scores. Received the highest five-star ranking.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

(Orlando Health - Systemwide)

As of January 2026, 37 hospital units across the system hold active Beacon Awards for Excellence in bedside care — more than any other healthcare system in Florida. Awarded to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes.

Modern Healthcare

(Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute)

Celebrates healthcare organizations nationwide with positive work environments and team members who are engaged and empowered. Marks the sixth consecutive year that at least one Orlando Health hospital has been named, with Orlando Health St. Cloud selected for the fifth consecutive year, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute honored for the third year in a row and Orlando Health Lake Mary earning the recognition for the sixth time since 2020.

Florida Department of Health

(Orlando Health Cancer Institute)

Recognizes programs that go beyond standard requirements and provide high‑quality, comprehensive and well‑coordinated patient care. One of only seven centers in the state to earn the designation and the only one in Central Florida. Scores are based on standards developed by members of the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council and the Biomedical Research Advisory Council.

Emergency Nurses Association

(Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital)

Recognizes excellence in emergency departments, showcasing accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care and serving as a visible symbol of the organization’s commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment. These three hospitals join Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) and Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, awarded for 2024-2027, and Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital (formerly Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital) awarded for 2023-2026.

American Heart Association (AHA)

(Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital)

Recognizes hospitals for consistently following the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke.

U.S. News & World Report

(Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute)

Evaluates hospitals based on hospital performance, including patient outcomes, nurse staffing, services and care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injuries and severe burns.

(Orlando Health)

Recognizes organizations that create positive work environments, foster team member satisfaction and promote a sense of community within their teams. Named for a third year, ranking 29th nationally among organizations with 2,500 or more team members. Top-ranked healthcare system headquartered in Florida and the second-highest ranked employer nationally in Hospitals and Health Systems category.

(Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital)

Identifies nation’s best hospitals based on clinical performance, patient satisfaction and accreditations. Awards included Bariatric Surgery, Cancer Care, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Knee and Hip Replacement, Orthopedics, Outpatient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care and Women's Services.