Shasta Regional Medical Center is among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare think tank
REDDING, CA – July 2, 2025 – Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Shasta Regional Medical Center achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide.
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“Hospitals are facing unprecedented political and financial challenges,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “In this uncertain environment, it’s more important than ever to support the socially responsible hospitals who are delivering high-quality care to all in their community.”
“Now more than ever we are honored to receive this recognition, which highlights the dedication and passion our team brings to serving our community. This achievement is a direct reflection of our staff’s commitment to providing attentive, specialized care through the core initiatives we champion at the Lone Institute. It stands as a testament to the hard work and excellence of our healthcare professionals, whose focus on quality and patient safety never wavers”, stated Sam Itani, CEO at Shasta Regional Medical Center.
In addition to this honor, Shasta Regional Medical Center also recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes, for more than 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals nationwide — offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. In the sixth annual rankings, the 2025-26 Lown Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others. Full methodology can be found on the Lown Index website.
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About Shasta Regional Medical Center
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency medicine, critical care, general and specialty surgery, cardiovascular care, and advanced imaging. Shasta Regional features a FastTrack service in its emergency department and has earned recognition for its commitment to quality and safety. The hospital holds an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, recognition from the Lown Institute for Social Responsibility and Patient Safety, and a Gold Plus Award from the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care. Shasta Regional Medical Center is Joint Commission certified and proudly stands as the only accredited Chest Pain Center in the community.