Cincinnati, OH (Oct. 12, 2015) – For the 20th consecutive year, The Christ Hospital has been named the Most Preferred Hospital in Greater Cincinnati and winner of the 2015 Consumer Choice Award presented by National Research Corporation (NRC). In the NRC independent survey of local households, Market Insights, The Christ Hospital ranked #1 in all award metric categories:  Best Doctors; Best Nurses; Best Overall Quality; and Best Image and Reputation.

The Christ Hospital is one of just 34 hospitals – out of nearly 5,000 nationwide – to have earned the Consumer Choice Award each year since its introduction in 1996. NRC surveys consumers in markets throughout the U.S.; locally, the Greater Cincinnati market includes Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.

“The Consumer Choice Award is a significant accomplishment and a very prestigious honor. Being one of the very few hospitals to win Most Preferred each year since inception means we are achieving our mission of improving the health of the community and creating patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences,” said Mike Keating, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “It demonstrates that our mission resonates with the community…and that patients and families truly value the care that our exceptional physicians, dedicated employees and tireless volunteers provide.”

The Christ Hospital continues to strive to transform the way healthcare is delivered by investing in innovative technology, clinical research and growth throughout Greater Cincinnati. In the past year, The Christ Hospital has extended its reach to the communities it serves:

• The Christ Hospital Outpatient Center – Montgomery (Opened Spring 2015): Our newest outpatient center provides radiation oncology, marking a significant expansion of our cancer services. The medical center also provides easy access to The Christ Hospital Physicians specializing in Diabetes & Endocrinology; Ear, Nose & Throat; Heart & Vascular; Hematology & Oncology; Obstetrics & Gynecology; Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Primary Care (internal and family medicine) and other specialists.

• The Christ Hospital Cancer Center (Opened Summer 2015): Our center is unique in the region in that it provides comprehensive cancer care in one location. Our expansion added new treatment space, new technology and new services including a boutique, nutritional support and an activity center for educational and holistic medicine programs.

• The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center (Opened Fall 2015): The Christ Hospital Health Network is transforming orthopaedic care in the region with The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center, growing the footprint of its main Cincinnati campus in Mt. Auburn. It is the first and only center of its kind in the region, providing comprehensive orthopaedic and spine care, sports medicine, rehabilitation, clinical research and education in one location. This unique arrangement makes The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center a destination for orthopaedic and spine care.

• The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township (Opening Winter 2017-2018): The Christ Hospital Health Network is expanding convenient access to exceptional care with a new medical center in Liberty Township. The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township will be conveniently located north of I-275 in one of the fastest growing communities in southwest Ohio. The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township will have a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ear, Nose & Throat and Urology; surgical services, including operating rooms with extended recovery for patients; an emergency room; comprehensive radiology imaging, plus outpatient therapies.

Winners of the National Research Consumer Choice Award are determined by consumer perceptions on rankings for best doctors, best nurses, best overall quality, and best image and reputation. This study surveys more than 290,000 households across the country. The survey data was collected from September 1, 2014, through the end of August 2015.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 20 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.