Parkwest Medical Center Earns Recognition from Women’s Choice Award

January 2026 – Parkwest Medical Center has been awarded The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ in four categories in 2026.

Parkwest was ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in bariatric care, top 10% in cancer care, top 10% in orthopedics and top 2% in patient safety. In 2025, it was also ranked in the top 8% as a best mammogram imaging center.

To identify America’s “Best Hospitals,” The Women’s Choice Award® 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.

“Receiving recognition across multiple categories from The Women’s Choice Award is an incredible honor for our entire Parkwest team,” said Devan Johnson, president and chief administrative officer. “These awards reflect the dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff who work every day to provide exceptional, patient‑centered care. We are grateful for the trust our community places in us and remain committed to delivering the highest quality care for every patient we serve.”

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 include Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 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.