Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Which States have safest hospitals?


States were graded on how their hospitals did in four categories- Coronary artery bypass graft, heart, pneumonia and sepsis.  The best were better than average in all four.


Best: Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio
Worst: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma, Washington DC, West Virginia


“People come to us (hospitals) far sicker if they’re from a low-income area.” Foster says.  “They might have multiple complications (that have not been adequately treated).  They might struggle to find healthy food.  They might find it hard to find a safe place to exercise.  All are important components of goo health outcomes.”

Nancy Foster, Vice President of quality and patent safety policy for the American Hospital Association.




It is always interesting to note that no matter the situation, the onus always reverts back to us and the choices we make.  In this study, it is obvious that the worst results come from Hospitals in the poorest states with the worse overall health habits. 
It is no crime to be poor but the inability or refusal to comply with physician instructions will leave this population with fewer options regarding their health.

Dr. David Marcon
Marcon Chiropractic & Wellness Center
8136 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati Ohio 45255
513-474-1111  

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