North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) has earned recognition as one of the top-performing hospitals in the United States for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the 2025–2026 edition of Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious accolade represents the highest level of achievement within the publication’s Procedures & Conditions ratings, showcasing NAMC’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused care.
The U.S. News ratings serve as a valuable resource for patients and healthcare professionals, assisting them in making informed choices regarding treatment for complex medical conditions and elective procedures. In this comprehensive evaluation, over 4,400 hospitals were assessed across 22 different conditions and procedures, with only approximately one-third receiving a high-performance designation.
This esteemed recognition positions NAMC among a distinguished group of healthcare facilities that consistently excel in critical areas such as patient outcomes, nursing care, and the prevention of complications. These core criteria are integral to U.S. News’s methodology for identifying top-performing hospitals. The evaluation process utilizes data derived from more than 800 million patient records to gauge the quality of care provided.
Officials at North Alabama Medical Center attribute this honor to the collaborative efforts of their dedicated physicians, nurses, and support staff. They emphasize the team’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to patients throughout northwestern Alabama.
Opened in 2018 as a replacement for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed acute care facility that is part of Lifepoint Health. It serves as a vital healthcare resource for the communities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, and the surrounding areas. NAMC provides a wide array of services across more than 40 medical specialties, including emergency care, cardiovascular services, women’s health, and stroke care. Additionally, the hospital is recognized as a level III trauma center and holds accreditation as both a chest pain center and a primary stroke center.
This recent recognition not only highlights NAMC’s status as a leader in regional healthcare but also reinforces its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients managing chronic conditions such as COPD.