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Both Elgin hospitals receive “A” ratings for patient safety

The Leapfrog Group recently awarded both Advocate Sherman Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin with “A” ratings for excellence in patient safety on its fall 2025 patient safety report card.

Leapfrog analysts evaluate publicly available data across 22 different safety measures to assign grades based on how well about 3,000 hospitals across the United States are protecting patients from harm, according to a press release from Advocate Health. Measurements include the hospital’s ability to prevent errors, accidents, injuries and infections. Grades are issued each fall and spring.

“We are honored to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group for our unwavering commitment to patient safety