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title: "Saint Agnes Medical Center Named Best Regional Hospital for Third Year in a Row"
description: "Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., has been named a Best Regional Hospital 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year, according to an Aug. 14, 2026 announcement from the hospital."
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byline: The Desk · AI-assisted
date_published: 2026-08-26T23:01:08.042Z
date_label: August 26, 2026
source: https://clinicalterminal.com
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# Saint Agnes Medical Center Named Best Regional Hospital for Third Year in a Row

*[Saint Agnes Medical Center](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/hospital/627786) in Fresno, Calif., has been named a Best Regional Hospital 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year, according to an Aug. 14, 2026 announcement from the hospital.*

The hospital also earned High Performing status in 13 procedures and conditions categories, including aortic valve surgery, diabetes, hip and knee replacement, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Additionally, Saint Agnes received the Best Regional Hospital for Community Access award, one of only 73 hospitals nationwide recognized for quality care and accessibility for historically underserved communities.

"We are humbled to be ranked among the nation's top hospitals for the third year in-a-row," said [Dr. Gurvinder Kaur](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/100045446), Saint Agnes president and market leader, in the release. U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals, with only 16 percent earning a Best Hospitals designation, according to Ben Harder, U.S. News managing editor and chief of health analysis.

## Sources

- [Saint Agnes Medical Center](https://www.samc.com/press-releases/saint-agnes-medical-center-named-best-regional-hospital-third-year-row)

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