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Houston Methodist named No. 1 hospital in Texas for 15th straight year by U.S. News
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The hospital has also been included on the publication's Honor Roll for the 10th time, indicating its status as one of the nation's top-performing hospitals.
Houston Methodist Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in Texas for the 15th year in a row. S. News & World Report, a publication that evaluates hospitals based on factors such as patient outcomes and quality of care.
The hospital has also been included on the publication's Honor Roll for the 10th time, indicating its status as one of the nation's top-performing hospitals. Houston Methodist was ranked in multiple specialties, with some placing in the top 20 and top 10 nationwide. Further details on the rankings and specialties are available from the source, providing more information on Houston Methodist Hospital's achievements and recognition.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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