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Palomar Medical Center Escondido Named in Top 250 Hospitals in US

Palomar Medical Center Escondido has been named one of "America's 250 Best Hospitals" by Healthgrades, which rewards hospitals for consistently exhibiting exceptional, comprehensive quality care.

Palomar Medical Center Escondido has been named one of "America's 250 Best Hospitals" by Healthgrades, which rewards hospitals for consistently exhibiting exceptional, comprehensive quality care. The ranking puts the medical center in the top 5% nationally based on clinical quality outcomes from 32 conditions and procedures.

Palomar Health Orthopedic and Spine Center was also awarded "America's 100 Best Joint Replacement" and "America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery," putting it in the top 2% nationally.

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