ST. JOSEPH, Mich. - Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital and Corewell Health Niles Hospital both achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

The national distinction recognizes the hospitals for protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

“We are proud to have our hospitals recognized with an A grade by The Leapfrog Group for our continued efforts to deliver safe, high quality health care in Southwest Michigan,” said Loren B. Hamel, MD, president, Corewell Health South. “This distinction further affirms the commitment our team members make every day, everywhere to keep our community safe and well.”

The Hospital Safety Grade system is peer-reviewed and free to the public. Results are based on more than 30 national performance measures.

Click here to see full details on Corewell Health South's grade.