Claiborne Medical Center Earns Recognition from Women’s Choice Award

January 2026 – Claiborne Medical Center has been recognized by Women’s Choice Award® as a “100 Best Hospital for Patient Experience” for 2026 in the medium bed size category.

The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ rates hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide based on metrics including relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations that focus on the female experience to help women make smart healthcare choices.

“Claiborne is honored to be recognized for excellence in patient experience,” said Gordon Lintz, president and chief administrative officer. “Caring for our community is important to our team, and I appreciate their dedication to treating our patients with care and compassion.”

The annual rankings are determined based on data from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient satisfaction survey results, relevant accreditation information and the American Hospital Directory.

Other Covenant Health hospitals recognized by Women’s Choice Award include Fort Sanders Regional and Parkwest Medical Centers in Knoxville, LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge and Roane Medical Center in Harriman.

The Women’s Choice Award “is a symbol of excellence in customer experience awarded by the collective voice of women.” To view the full list of The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals or read more about the methodology, visit https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals.