Williamson Health Receives Multiple 2026 Women’s Choice® Awards
Published: January 27, 2026
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Williamson Health is proud to announce that its flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, has earned multiple 2026 Women’s Choice® Awards, recognizing excellence in patient experience, safety and specialized clinical services. According to the Women’s Choice Awards program, these honors place Williamson Medical Center among the top hospitals in the nation and reflect its continued commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients throughout Williamson County and the surrounding region.
“We are honored to be recognized with multiple 2026 Women’s Choice Awards,” said Phil Mazzuca, Williamson Health CEO. “This recognition reflects the compassion and dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff, who care deeply for our community and show up every day to support patients and families at every step of their healthcare journey.”
Williamson Medical Center was recognized among the best hospitals in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award, which compiled data from more than 4,600 hospitals across the United States, in nine categories:
The America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience award places hospitals among the top 100 in the nation within their size category for delivering compassionate, seamless care that prioritizes clear communication, responsiveness, comfort and overall patient satisfaction throughout the care journey. Williamson Medical Center ranked No. 53 within its size category.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience award garnering a spot among the nation’s top performers in delivering safe, efficient and patient-centered care in outpatient settings. Williamson Medical Center placed among the top 8% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated for outpatient experience.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety award distinguishes hospitals that demonstrate excellence in protecting patients through strong surgical practices and infection prevention. Williamson Medical Center placed among the top 8% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated for patient safety.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care award recognizes comprehensive care to treat heart disease – the nation’s leading cause of death for women. Williamson Medical Center was listed in the top 4% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated for heart care services that met the criteria set by the Women’s Choice Award.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery award indicates hospitals that have met the highest standards for minimally invasive surgery across the country. Williamson Medical Center was included in the top 3% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated by the Women’s Choice Award in this category.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Knee & Hip Replacement award places hospitals among the nation’s top performers in orthopedic care, surgical safety and patient outcomes for joint replacement procedures. Williamson Medical Center placed among the top 3% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated by the Women’s Choice Award for knee and hip replacement.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics award signifies hospitals that have met the highest standards for obstetrics across the country and is the only award recognizing excellence in obstetric services based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. Williamson Medical Center was recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics, ranked in the top 2% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated that met the criteria set by the Women’s Choice Award.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care Award is based exclusively on national accreditation standards. Hospitals receiving this designation have achieved both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and the Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (CBIC) accreditations — the two leading benchmarks for quality in breast imaging and breast care. This award recognizes hospitals that meet the highest level of imaging, oversight, safety, quality, and multidisciplinary coordination required to support women throughout their breast health journey.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Women’s Services award recognizes the highest standards for women’s services, including comprehensive obstetric services and a patient recommendation rating above the national average. Williamson Medical Center was listed in the top 1% of all U.S. hospitals that met the criteria set by the Women’s Choice Award.
“The Women’s Choice Award was created to simplify healthcare decisions for women by identifying hospitals that excel in both clinical quality and patient experience,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award®. “Williamson Medical Center’s recognition across multiple categories demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting women’s preferences and delivering care that patients can choose with confidence.”
For information about Williamson Health’s award-winning services, visit WilliamsonHealth.org.
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ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,400 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 900 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which opened its Boyer-Bryan West Tower in 2024, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
ABOUT THE WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD® | The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women’s Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. Visit Womenschoiceaward.com to learn more.
Williamson Health Receives Multiple 2026 Women’s Choice® Awards
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Williamson Health is proud to announce that its flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, has earned multiple 2026 Women’s Choice® Awards, recognizing excellence in patient experience, safety and specialized clinical services. According to the Women’s Choice Awards program, these honors place Williamson Medical Center among the top hospitals in the nation and reflect its continued commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients throughout Williamson County and the surrounding region.
“We are honored to be recognized with multiple 2026 Women’s Choice Awards,” said Phil Mazzuca, Williamson Health CEO. “This recognition reflects the compassion and dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff, who care deeply for our community and show up every day to support patients and families at every step of their healthcare journey.”
Williamson Medical Center was recognized among the best hospitals in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award, which compiled data from more than 4,600 hospitals across the United States, in nine categories:
The America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience award places hospitals among the top 100 in the nation within their size category for delivering compassionate, seamless care that prioritizes clear communication, responsiveness, comfort and overall patient satisfaction throughout the care journey. Williamson Medical Center ranked No. 53 within its size category.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience award garnering a spot among the nation’s top performers in delivering safe, efficient and patient-centered care in outpatient settings. Williamson Medical Center placed among the top 8% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated for outpatient experience.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety award distinguishes hospitals that demonstrate excellence in protecting patients through strong surgical practices and infection prevention. Williamson Medical Center placed among the top 8% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated for patient safety.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care award recognizes comprehensive care to treat heart disease – the nation’s leading cause of death for women. Williamson Medical Center was listed in the top 4% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated for heart care services that met the criteria set by the Women’s Choice Award.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery award indicates hospitals that have met the highest standards for minimally invasive surgery across the country. Williamson Medical Center was included in the top 3% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated by the Women’s Choice Award in this category.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Knee & Hip Replacement award places hospitals among the nation’s top performers in orthopedic care, surgical safety and patient outcomes for joint replacement procedures. Williamson Medical Center placed among the top 3% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated by the Women’s Choice Award for knee and hip replacement.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics award signifies hospitals that have met the highest standards for obstetrics across the country and is the only award recognizing excellence in obstetric services based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. Williamson Medical Center was recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics, ranked in the top 2% of all U.S. hospitals evaluated that met the criteria set by the Women’s Choice Award.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care Award is based exclusively on national accreditation standards. Hospitals receiving this designation have achieved both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and the Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (CBIC) accreditations — the two leading benchmarks for quality in breast imaging and breast care. This award recognizes hospitals that meet the highest level of imaging, oversight, safety, quality, and multidisciplinary coordination required to support women throughout their breast health journey.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Women’s Services award recognizes the highest standards for women’s services, including comprehensive obstetric services and a patient recommendation rating above the national average. Williamson Medical Center was listed in the top 1% of all U.S. hospitals that met the criteria set by the Women’s Choice Award.
“The Women’s Choice Award was created to simplify healthcare decisions for women by identifying hospitals that excel in both clinical quality and patient experience,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award®. “Williamson Medical Center’s recognition across multiple categories demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting women’s preferences and delivering care that patients can choose with confidence.”
For information about Williamson Health’s award-winning services, visit WilliamsonHealth.org.
# # #
ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,400 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 900 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which opened its Boyer-Bryan West Tower in 2024, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
ABOUT THE WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD® | The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women’s Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. Visit Womenschoiceaward.com to learn more.
Published: January 27, 2026










