The Adena Difference
Recognized nationally, trusted locally.
Standing apart through results
Quality
of care
Delivering exceptional quality of care.
Quality of care
Adena Health meets rigorous national standards across more than a dozen areas of care, including:
- Certified in Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement (1 of only 8 in Ohio)
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center (1 of only 42 in Ohio)
- Advanced Spine Surgery (1 of only 2 in Ohio)
- Advanced Perinatal Care (1 of only 3 in Ohio)
- Shoulder Replacement (1 of only 6 in Ohio)
- The Joint Commission accreditation across 4 hospitals
- Certified Community Cancer Center by the Commission on Cancer
- Additional accreditations in sleep, rehab, radiology, cardiology, and labs
- FDA-certified mammography program at Adena Regional Medical Center
Sources: The Joint Commission (2024); Commission on Cancer (2024); AASM, CARF, ACR, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (2024); FDA Mammography Quality Standards Program (2024).
Awards and
recognition
Recognized among the best for quality and innovation.
Awards and recognition
Adena Health is consistently honored by top national and state organizations for care quality, innovation, and community impact.
- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care (2023, 2024)
- Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award (2025)
- CHIME Digital Health “Most Wired” Award (2021–2024)
- American Heart Association: Gold Plus Stroke Award, Heart Failure Bronze, Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Lifeline of Ohio Champions of Hope Award (3 years running)
- Ohio University Outstanding Community Partner Award (2024)
- HomeCare Elite “Top Home Health Agency” (2020)
Sources: Healthgrades (2023–2025); College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME, 2021–2024); American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® (2024); Lifeline of Ohio (2022–2024); Ohio University (2024); ABT Data/HomeCare Elite (2020).
Workplace
excellence
More awards. More recognition. More reasons to choose Adena.
Workplace excellence
Adena Health is nationally recognized as a top place to work — because we know great care starts with great caregivers.
- Gallagher Best-in-Class Employer (2024)
- High caregiver engagement and satisfaction scores
- Ongoing investment in caregiver support, development, and culture
Sources: Gallagher Consulting (2024); Press Ganey and Adena internal caregiver engagement survey (2024); Adena HR/Workforce Development (2024).
Community
commitment
The region’s biggest supporter of local school health.
Community commitment
No other health system in our area comes close to the investment Adena Health has made in student and staff wellness.
- $18.2 million committed over 10 years to 13 school districts
- School-based health programs including nurses, athletic trainers, screenings, and mental health support
- Active partnerships with superintendents and local leaders to improve long-term outcomes
Sources: Adena School Health Program data and overview (2024).
Orthopedic and spine excellence
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Quality of care
- Helping patients recover faster. Approximately 9 out of 10 joint replacement patients walk within 4 hours — outpacing the national average.
- Using advanced tools and techniques for better recovery. Our minimally invasive surgical options mean less pain and faster recoveries for patients.
- Most of our spine patients heal without surgery. About 90% of our patients regain mobility and become pain-free — without surgery.
- Helping patients get home sooner. Most of our hip and knee replacement patients recover at home — a better, more comfortable outcome than the national average.
Sources: Adena internal outcomes data, 2024; national benchmark: American Joint Replacement Registry; Source: Adena surgical services outcomes, 2024; Adena spine outcomes data, 2024; Adena internal discharge data, 2024
Access and
convenience
Access and convenience
- Helping patients connect with specialty care without the wait. At Adena Orthopedic and Spine, you can get same-day or next-day appointments — or walk in to our Express Clinic for fast, expert care.
- Newest and most advanced orthopedic and spine facility in the region. Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute is designed with patients in mind — blending comfort, technology, and efficiency to support every step of your care.
Sources: Adena Express Clinic data, 2024; Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute facility overview, 2021
Patient
experience
Patient experience
- Patients rate their experience among the best in the region. 98% of Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute patients said they were satisfied with their care — one of the highest scores in the region.
- Delivering a truly personalized care experience. At Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute, every patient is paired with a dedicated navigator to make care easier, clearer, and less overwhelming.
- More ways to involve loved ones in your care. Our Care Partner Model makes it easier for family and friends to support your care — while keeping you fully in control.
Sources: Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey, 2024; Adena patient navigation program, 2024; Adena Care Partner Model program materials, 2024
Expertise
and innovation
Expertise and innovation
- One of the region’s most experienced specialty teams. Orthopedic and spine specialists at Adena Health have advanced, hands-on training in everything from joint replacements to complex spine procedures — so you get the right care, the first time.
- Among the first in Ohio to use TELIGEN™ for surgical precision. Adena Health leads the way with technology that helps spine surgeons deliver better outcomes.
Sources: Provider credentialing records, Adena Medical Staff Office, 2024