Seguin, Texas, December 15, 2025  – Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing it among the top-performing hospitals nationwide. This designation signifies that GRMC ranks in the top 4% of over 4,600 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedic services.

In a national survey conducted by the Women’s Choice Award, female orthopedic patients identified the following key priorities when choosing a hospital:

• A single source for comprehensive orthopedic services
• A strong patient safety record
• High recommendation ratings from other patients

“Women have unique orthopedic needs, especially as they age and face increased risks for conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis, and fractures,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. “They’re also staying active longer, which makes access to high-quality orthopedic care more important than ever. Our award highlights hospitals that deliver exceptional care tailored to women’s health and healing.”

Why This Matters
According to the CDC, over 1 million women are hospitalized annually for orthopedic-related conditions, making it essential to choose a hospital with proven outcomes and patient-centered care. The Women’s Choice Award is the only national designation that combines clinical excellence with patient satisfaction and women’s healthcare preferences.

Award Criteria
The methodology used to select Guadalupe Regional Medical Center includes:

• HCAHPS survey results (patients who “definitely recommend” the hospital)
• Surgical complication and infection rates, including:
• Wound dehiscence (wounds reopening after surgery)
• Accidental cuts and tears
• Deaths from treatable complications
• Complication rates for knee and hip replacements
• CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infections)
• MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections

To qualify, hospitals must offer 5 of these 6 orthopedic services:

• Arthroscopy, joint replacement, spine surgery
• Onsite physical therapy
• MRI imaging capabilities
• Robotic Surgery

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is one of 587 hospitals nationwide to earn this prestigious recognition for 2026.

“Our orthopedic team is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, confidence, and quality of life,” said Jody Elliot, MSN, RN, GRMC Director of OR. “Earning this recognition for the third year in a row affirms the extraordinary commitment of our surgeons, nurses, and clinical teams, who consistently deliver safe, effective, and compassionate orthopedic care. We are proud to be acknowledged among America’s best and remain devoted to achieving exceptional outcomes for every patient we serve.”

For more information on the America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, please visit https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals-orthopedics