Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to announce that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries in 2026™ by Healthgrades, the nation’s leading independent evaluator of hospital quality. Healthgrades analyzed clinical performance across thousands of hospitals, and the results speak volumes: patients treated at hospitals receiving this award had, on average, a 60.1% lower risk of experiencing complications compared to those treated at non-award hospitals (2022–2024 data). This prestigious recognition places Highpoint Health – Sumner among an elite group of hospitals delivering exceptional outcomes for prostate surgery patients nationwide.

Additional Honors Highlight Highpoint Health – Sumner's Commitment to Excellence

In addition to this top national ranking, Highpoint Health – Sumner earned the Healthgrades 2026 Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™, placing it among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for prostate surgery outcomes. Patients at these hospitals experienced a 63.6% lower risk of complications during their stay.

The hospital also received multiple Five-Star Ratings from Healthgrades, including:

· Five-Star Recipient for Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery (2026) – Patients at five-star hospitals had an 83.4% lower risk of complications compared to one-star hospitals.

· Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations (2025–2026) – Patients at five-star hospitals had a 63.2% lower risk of complications compared to one-star hospitals.

These achievements underscore Highpoint Health – Sumner’s unwavering commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through advanced technology, skilled clinical teams, and a culture of excellence.

“Being named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries is not just a national recognition—it’s a win for our community,” said Dr. Geoffrey Lifferth, Chief Medical Officer at Highpoint Health – Sumner. “It means our neighbors have access to world-class care right here in Gallatin.”

About Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health is a regional health system dedicated to making communities healthier in Middle Tennessee. It is composed of Highpoint Health – Sumner, a 167-bed hospital in Gallatin; the Highpoint Health – Sumner Station campus in Gallatin; Highpoint Health – Riverview, a 35-bed critical access hospital in Carthage; Highpoint Health – Trousdale, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Hartsville; and in March 2025, Highpoint Health – Winchester and Sewanee (jointly 198 acute and skilled care beds) joined the system as well. Highpoint Health is operated as part of a joint venture between Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas. This collaboration brings together the organizations’ clinical excellence, best practices, and talented caregivers to collaborate in new ways that improve access to high quality clinical programs and specialty care for patients and communities. To learn more, visit HighpointHealthSystem.com.