{"id":219877,"date":"2026-08-08T11:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/holmes-regional-named-top-hospital-in-brevard-county-florida-today\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T11:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:58:11","slug":"holmes-regional-named-top-hospital-in-brevard-county-florida-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/holmes-regional-named-top-hospital-in-brevard-county-florida-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Holmes Regional named top hospital in Brevard County – Florida Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holmes Regional Medical Center has once again been recognized as the top hospital in Brevard County, according to a press release from Health First.
The hospital has also been ranked No. 31 in Florida by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hospitals edition, according to the announcement.
Holmes Regional, part of the Health First system, was recognized for eight high-performing specialties, including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; gynecological cancer surgery; heart arrhythmia; aortic valve surgery; heart bypass surgery; diabetes; kidney failure; and hip replacement.
Health First\u2019s Viera Hospital was recognized for hip replacement, while Palm Bay Hospital was recognized for pacemaker implantation and knee replacement.
\u201cHealth First remains more committed than ever to serving our community\u2019s needs, and our patients and communities strengthen and motivate us each and every day,\u201d said Terry Forde, Health First President and CEO.
\u201cThe U.S. News Best Hospitals report is one of \u2013 if not THE – most anticipated and respected resources available today for healthcare consumers. These accolades are especially meaningful to our physicians, nurses, associates, and volunteers who dedicate themselves to a stronger and healthier Brevard County, and we are honored to share these results with those who entrust Health First with their care,\u201d Forde said.
\u201cA hospital named among the U.S. News Best Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality care, especially in achieving successful outcomes for patients,\u201d said Ben Harder, U.S. News\u2019 managing editor and chief of health analysis. \u201cA Best Hospitals recognition reflects consistent top-tier medical care to its community.\u201d
U.S. News analyzed each hospital\u2019s performance based on objective measures, such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings serve as a starting point for patients and families, who should consult with their personal physicians when making specific health care decisions.
For more information, visit U.S. News\u2019 Best Hospitals page.
This story was created by Managing Editor John McCarthy (jmccarthy@floridatoday.com), with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at<\/em>cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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