Marshall Health Network hospitals recognized in inaugural Castle Connolly Top Hospitals awards

Marshall Health Network’s Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center have been recognized among Castle Connolly’s 2025 Top Hospital Awards for excellence in key medical procedures.

Cabell Huntington Hospital earned the State Gold Standard Award, the highest level of recognition, for C-section surgery, underscoring its commitment to advancing maternal and infant health. St. Mary’s Medical Center received the State Gold Standard Award for hernia repair surgery, reflecting its dedication to superior surgical care and patient outcomes.

Castle Connolly’s Top Hospitals designation is a new distinction, highlighting some of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions. The inaugural list recognizes over 1,400 hospitals for their excellence in performing specific medical procedures.

“Marshall Health Network is committed to advancing health by investing in expert physicians, leading-edge technology and personalized care that puts patients first,” said Scott Raynes, President and CEO of Marshall Health Network. “We strive to ensure patients across the region have access to exceptional care and innovative treatments, provided by a network of trusted providers.”

"The Top Hospitals methodology ensures that the patient journey throughout the entire episode of care is captured," said Dr. John Morton, MD, MPH and Chief Medical Advisor for Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. "By analyzing patient safety and efficacy through comprehensive claims data with Top Doctor insight, Top Hospitals can identify the hospitals that consistently deliver excellent outcomes for specific surgeries with significant improvement for the lives of patients."

For more information and to view the full list, visit Castle Connolly's 2025 Top Hospitals.