MemorialCare hospitals named among nation's best by Healthgrades for patient outcomes. October 27, 2026 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MemorialCare's Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Long Beach Medical Center have been recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for three specialties and received five star accolades for clinical excellence in seven specialties, according to new data released by Healthgrades - one of the leading resources for hospital and physician ratings. The data showed that MemorialCare hospitals continue to lead in clinical outcomes across specialties, including prostate surgery, gastrointestinal care, and gastrointestinal surgery care, while also earning five-star ratings in cardiac, critical care, gastrointestinal, neurosciences (including stroke), orthopedics, prostate surgery, and pulmonary care. "This recognition reflects what our physicians, nurses, and care teams deliver every day: consistently better outcomes for the patients and families who trust us with their care," said Eugene Kim, M.D., chief medical officer, MemorialCare. "At MemorialCare, quality is measured, not assumed. We hold ourselves accountable to the data, invest in the specialized expertise and technology that advance care, and make sure every community we serve has access to that same standard of excellence close to home." Leading this year's honors, Saddleback Medical Center was recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care for the sixth consecutive year and for Gastrointestinal Surgery for the third consecutive year. Saddleback received Excellence Awards for Gastrointestinal Care and Surgery for the seventh consecutive year and for Gastrointestinal Medical Excellence for the sixth consecutive year. Saddleback Medical Center ranks among the top 5% in the nation for overall GI services for the sixth consecutive year and for gastrointestinal surgery for the third consecutive year, and among the top 10% for GI medical treatment for the sixth consecutive year. It earned five-star ratings for Treatment of GI Bleed and Treatment of Bowel Obstruction for the sixth consecutive year and for Colorectal Surgeries for the fourth consecutive year. Saddleback Medical Center ranks No. 4 in California for Gastrointestinal Care and No. 5 for Gastrointestinal Surgery. Beyond gastrointestinal care, Saddleback Medical Center received Excellence Awards for Critical Care for the fifth consecutive year, as well as for Pulmonary Care, Surgical Care and Emergency Hospitalization. It ranks among the top 5% in the nation for surgical care, the top 10% for emergency hospitalization and the top 15% for overall pulmonary services, and among the top 15% for critical care for the fifth consecutive year. The hospital also earned five-star ratings for COPD and Sepsis for the sixth consecutive year, Respiratory Failure for the fifth consecutive year, Heart Failure and Hip Fracture Treatment for the fourth consecutive year, and Heart Attack for the second consecutive year, as well as a five-star rating for Pneumonia. Also earning national recognition, Orange Coast Medical Center was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries and received Excellence Awards for Stroke Care for the second consecutive year, as well as for Pulmonary Care and Prostate Surgery. For stroke care, the hospital ranks among the top 15% in the nation and earned a five-star rating for Treatment of Stroke, both for the second consecutive year, as well as a five-star rating for Cranial Neurosurgery. Orange Coast also ranks among the top 10% in the nation for overall pulmonary services and prostate surgery, with five-star ratings for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for the second consecutive year, as well as for Pneumonia and Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery. It also earned five-star distinctions in Heart Failure, Hip Fracture and Gastrointestinal Bleed for the second consecutive year, as well as in Defibrillator Procedures, Back Surgery, Colorectal Surgeries, and Sepsis - marking 10 consecutive years of excellence in sepsis treatment. Rounding out the system's honors, Long Beach Medical Center was recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries for the third consecutive year and received the Prostate Surgery Excellence Award for the same period. The hospital also ranks among the top 10% in the nation for prostate surgery and earned a five-star rating for Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery, both for the third consecutive year. Long Beach earned additional five-star ratings for Hip Fracture Treatment for the second consecutive year, as well as for Treatment of Pneumonia, Treatment of Bowel Obstruction and Treatment of Respiratory Failure. Each of these achievements is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Healthgrades' 2027 hospital assessment evaluated over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures, analyzing risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By providing objective data, Healthgrades empowers consumers to make informed choices about their healthcare, ensuring they select top-performing hospitals for their care needs. As performance gaps persist between the nation's highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Consumers can visit Healthgrades' Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. About MemorialCare MemorialCare is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system with over 200 care locations, including leading hospitals: Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center, and a full-service children's & women's hospital - Miller Children's & Women's Hospital. MemorialCare's clinical networks include the MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, MemorialCare Cancer Institute, MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute and MemorialCare Research Program. MemorialCare operates Select Health Plan and provides primary, urgent, and outpatient care through MemorialCare Medical Group and MemorialCare Independent Physicians (IPA). It also offers the subscription-free "Get Care Now" virtual care suite. National accolades include Healthgrades America's Top 250 Hospital, regional recognition in U.S. News & World Report with "high performing" in 46 clinical categories and received a 4.5-star rating in the AMP Medicare Advantage program. Visit memorialcare.org. About Healthgrades Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering meaningful connections between patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, Ortho Spine News help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content. For over 20 years, its health system, group practice, and life sciences marketing solutions have helped its partners reach and engage consumers on their way to the doctor. Healthgrades is part of RVO Health, a partnership between Red Ventures and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group. RVO Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online across its brand portfolio, including Healthgrades, Healthline, Medical News Today, Greatist, Psych Central and Bezzy, which touch every part of the health and wellness journey. RVO Health helps more than 100 million unique visitors live their strongest and healthiest lives each month. SOURCE MemorialCare Published October 27, 2026 January 5, 2015 January 6, 2015

The Women's Hospital at Saddleback Medical Center launches Orange County's only In-House Doula Program. Oct 20, 2026, 14:30 ET LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Women's Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center has expanded its maternity program to include complimentary, 24/7 in-house doulas - it is the only hospital in Orange County with this offering. The expansion comes as 76% of respondents with employer-sponsored health insurance expressed interest in doula care for a future pregnancy, according to a 2025 Morgan Health survey. "This expansion gives families access to advanced birth support by ensuring we closely integrated doulas with the physicians, midwives and nurses responsible for their medical care," said Christine Huff, RN, director, The Women's Hospital, Saddleback Medical Center. "Doulas do not replace the clinical team. They add continuous, non-clinical support to a care model designed to give families more options while maintaining the safety and medical expertise of a hospital setting." Evidence continues to demonstrate the benefits of doula support during childbirth. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) recognizes continuous one-on-one support as an effective tool for improving labor and delivery outcomes, citing research that found patients receiving continuous support were 25% less likely to have a cesarean birth and 8% more likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth, as well as associations with shorter labor and fewer negative feelings about the childbirth experience. In 2026 guidance, ACOG recommended stronger partnerships between doulas and clinicians, noting that integrating doulas into care teams can improve communication, continuity of care, patient experience and birth outcomes. Saddleback Medical Center introduced the In-House Doula Program to expand access to individualized labor support in the hospital. In-house doulas help patients understand their options and communicate preferences, provide emotional and physical support, and assist with movement and comfort measures to ease labor pain. The program complements The Women's Hospital's broader low-intervention birth experience, which includes private labor and delivery spaces, labor tubs and comfort carts equipped with tools patients can use for movement, positioning and pain management. Throughout labor and birth, certified nurse midwives and OB/GYNs provide medical care while doulas offer continuous, non-clinical support tailored to each patient's preferences. "Through philanthropic funding, patients have complimentary access to a MemorialCare-employed doula during labor and delivery, or they may bring their own doula, with both options coordinated alongside The Women's Hospital's clinical team and resources," said Huff. "This support reflects our continued investment in women's health and maternal outcomes by expanding access to personalized birth support within the safety of a hospital setting." Within a dedicated environment centered on mothers and babies, families receive coordinated support throughout labor and birth, with OB/GYN specialists available if a pregnancy becomes more complex or a patient prefers physician-led care. "Meeting families where they are is central to how we provide maternity care," Huff said. "Whatever care experience they choose, we want them to feel supported, safe and cared for every step of the way." To learn more about the maternity care available at The Women's Hospital, visit memorialcare.org/smcbaby. About MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, part of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, has served South Orange County for more than fifty years. It is recognized for excellence in cancer, heart, orthopedics, women's health, maternity care and minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. It is a STEMI receiving center for stroke and heart attacks, holds a Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation and is a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. Saddleback Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital to centralize women's specialty care under one roof at the Women's Health Pavilion. Saddleback Medical Center is nationally recognized for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek; named one of Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals; and ranked as a top hospital in the Los Angeles Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Visit memorialcare.org/saddleback. SOURCE MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute first in South Los Angeles County to offer robotic-assisted shoulder replacement technology. Oct 14, 2026, 16:23 ET Today, the first successful ROSA(R) Shoulder System case was performed at Long Beach Medical Center bringing greater precision to South Los Angeles County residents, including the South Bay. LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Long Beach Medical Center has performed its first successful robotic shoulder replacement using the ROSA(R) Shoulder System - becoming the first hospital in South Los Angeles County to offer patients this robotic-assisted platform. Shoulder replacement depends heavily on precise implant positioning, which can be challenging because each patient's anatomy varies and may affect shoulder stability, mobility and long-term function. ROSA uses a patient's CT scan to create a 3D model of the shoulder, allowing surgeons to plan the procedure. Then, surgeons use robotic-assisted navigation technology to validate implant placement during surgery, receiving real-time feedback on movement and placement. "The ROSA Shoulder System brings a new level of precision to shoulder replacement surgery," said Shahryar Ahmadi, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute, Long Beach Medical Center. "Its real-time feedback and advanced planning capabilities allow us to tailor procedures to each patient's unique anatomy and position implants more accurately. That level of precision can help improve outcomes, support recovery and give patients greater confidence in their results." Shoulder replacement can be especially complex for patients with bone loss, deformity or changes in the glenoid, or shoulder socket. Even small variations in implant positioning can affect shoulder stability, mobility and long-term function, making accurate planning and execution critical. Designed for both anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement, the ROSA Shoulder System combines patient-specific planning, real-time navigation, digital cross-validation and robotic assistance while the surgeon remains in control throughout the procedure. These capabilities are especially important in procedures where small variations in implant positioning can affect shoulder function and long-term results. "Retrospective analysis found substantial rates of malpositioning of glenoid and humeral components in conventional and reverse shoulder arthroplasty," Dr. Ahmadi said. "While the surgeon remains in control, ROSA's assistance with glenoid reaming and humeral resection enhances our ability to plan and execute each step with greater precision." The MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from nonsurgical treatment through complex joint replacement and reconstruction. By combining the ROSA Shoulder System with specialized physician expertise, Long Beach Medical Center gives patients access to personalized, technology-supported shoulder replacement care close to home. "Patients should not have to travel outside their community to receive the most advanced orthopedic care available," Dr. Ahmadi said. "By bringing the ROSA Shoulder System to Long Beach Medical Center, we are expanding access to innovative treatment options that help us deliver more personalized care and the best possible experience for our patients." About MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, part of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, has delivered exceptional health care for nearly 120 years. By using the latest treatment protocols, research and advanced technologies, Long Beach Medical Center stays at the forefront of care in its centers for cancer, cardiac, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and rehabilitation. Physicians and surrounding hospitals continually refer to its accredited programs, while serving as a teaching hospital and training site for the next generation of physicians. Long Beach Medical Center was the first in the world to successfully perform a robotic hip revision surgery using Stryker's Mako Total Hip with 5.0 Advanced Primary and Revision application, and first in California to adopt Stryker's Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software. Long Beach Medical Center also offers advanced minimally invasive approaches for nearly every cardiac procedure, ensuring faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays for patients. National accolades include recognition from Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and regional ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Visit memorialcare.org/LongBeach. About Zimmer Biomet: Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation. For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com. SOURCE MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center