LeConte Medical Center Recognized by Women’s Choice Award

LeConte Medical Center, a member of Covenant Health, recently received recognition as a “Best Hospital” by Women’s Choice Award®. The award honored LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center in the best mammogram imaging center category.

The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ rates hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. Metrics include clinical performance, patient satisfaction and accreditations focusing on the female experience to help women make smart healthcare choices.

“We are honored to receive the Women’s Choice Award for ‘Best Hospital’ for our mammography and imaging services,” said Candace Wedlock, supervisor of LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center. “At LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center, we dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of our patients through better health. We strive to be the first and best choice for them. This award is a testament to the unwavering dedication, compassion and excellence of our entire team.”

Data sources for the annal rankings include:

• the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient satisfaction survey results
• relevant accreditation information
• the American Hospital Directory

Other Covenant Health hospitals recognized include Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, and Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

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