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The award identifies hospitals that health care consumers have chosen as having the highest quality and image in 180 markets throughout the United States.  In a survey of over 200,000 households nationwide, Florida Hospital was voted as having the Orlando area’s highest overall quality and image.

This is the 11th year that National Research Corporation has awarded hospitals whose consumers have recognized them for providing quality health-care services, and the 11th year Florida Hospital has been an award winner.

The award is based on National Research Corporation's 2006/2007 Healthcare Market Guide, the nation's largest and most comprehensive study of its kind. Of the 3,200 hospitals named by consumers in the study, the winning facilities rank highest in their regions.  Specifically, the criteria considered in the composite score included best doctors, best nurses, best overall quality and image and reputation.

“We are honored that Central Florida has chosen Florida Hospital as the most preferred hospital,” said Lars Houmann, President and CEO of Florida Hospital.  “This recognition reflects the commitment of our nurses, doctors, and staff living our mission and ensuring the highest quality of care for our community and the future.”

With seven hospitals and 16 Centra Care walk-in medical centers, Florida Hospital is one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the country, caring for more than a million patients per year – that’s more than any other hospital in the country, according to the American Hospital Association.  The 1,817-bed system, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country for the past eight years.