BDO is Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare for the Black Community
Honoring the Best Hospitals for Black America in 2025
Join us for the Best Hospitals for Black America Gala on January 23, 2025 at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA
A Historic Moment in Healthcare Equity
At BlackDoctor.org (BDO), we believe that healthcare equity isn’t just about meeting diversity quotas or having DE&I measures in place—it’s about earning the trust of Black patients and their families. This year, we’ve taken a bold step to redefine what it means to provide exceptional care by asking 1,000 Black doctors, “Which hospitals do you trust most with providing quality and equitable care for your family members?” This question, grounded in personal experience, has allowed us to identify the hospitals that not only excel in medical outcomes, but also foster an environment of trust, respect, and cultural competence.
The disparities in healthcare that disproportionately affect Black communities are well-documented. However, identifying hospitals that are actively closing these gaps and prioritizing Black health is essential for lasting change. This list of Best Hospitals for Black America is more than just a recognition—it’s a call to action for other institutions to learn from these leaders and adopt practices that ensure equitable, high-quality care for all. By highlighting hospitals that are setting the standard for Black patient care, we are moving closer to a healthcare system where everyone, regardless of race, has access to the care they deserve.
It’s no longer enough to have DE&I measures alone within our health systems. We need to focus on who doctors trust to care for their families. – Reggie Ware, CEO, BlackDoctor.org.
BDOs 2025 Nominees for Best Hospitals for Black America
We are proud to announce the hospitals that have demonstrated a commitment to providing equitable, high-quality care for Black patients. These institutions have been recognized by Black doctors across the nation as trusted places of care for their families.
Alabama:
- Baptist Medical Center East, Montgomery
Arizona:
- Mayo Clinic, Phoenix
California:
- Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles
- Keck Hospital of USC, Los Angeles
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
- University of California San Francisco – UCSF Health, San Francisco
District of Columbia:
- George Washington University Hospital, Washington
- Howard University Hospital, Washington
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington
Georgia:
- Emory University Hospital, Atlanta
- Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta
Illinois:
- Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
- UChicago Medicine, Chicago
Louisiana:
- Louisiana State University Hospital, New Orleans
- Ochsner Health System, New Orleans
- University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans
Massachusetts:
- Boston Medical Center, Boston
- Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston
Maryland:
- Mercy Hospital, Baltimore
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
- University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Bernie
Michigan:
- Beaumont Hospital, Troy
- DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
- Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Ypsilanti
- University of Michigan Health, Ann Arbor
Minnesota:
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Missouri:
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
- Christian Hospital, St. Louis
Mississippi:
- Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson
North Carolina:
- Atrium Health Carolinas, Charlotte
- Duke University Hospital, Durham
- University of North Carolina Rex Healthcare, Raleigh
- WakeMed Raleigh, Raleigh
New Jersey:
- Capital Health Medical Center, Pennington
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick
New York:
- Harlem Hospital, Harlem
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
- Mount Sinai, New York
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York
- Northwell Health Lenox Hill, New York
Ohio:
- Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati
- Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland
- Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus
Pennsylvania:
- Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh
- Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia
- Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia
South Carolina:
- Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach
- Trident Medical Center, Charleston
Tennessee:
- Methodist Le Bonheur, Memphis
- Metro Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, Nashville
- Regional One Healthcare, Memphis
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville
Texas:
- Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas
- Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas
- Parkland Health, Dallas
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Dallas
- Texas Children’s Hospital Wallace Tower, Houston
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
Virginia:
- Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond
- VCU Medical Center, Richmond
Wisconsin:
- Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee
FAQ
Congratulations, to the fine professionals at the organizations being nominated as one of our exclusive Best Hospitals for Black America by the nation of Black Physicians. We have assembled answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that may arise.
The disparities in healthcare that affect Black communities are well-documented, and it is imperative to identify and promote hospitals that are making substantial strides in addressing these issues. By highlighting these institutions, patients can be guided to facilities where they are more likely to receive compassionate and effective care.
BlackDoctor.org is the leading and most trusted source of health and wellness information for Black America. BDO in its 20th year boasts over 17,000 articles in its archives, has an extensive network and referral service to Black and culturally sensitive doctors and reaches 20+ million through our digital platforms outpacing WebMD with over 2.7 Million Facebook fans.
A nationwide committee of Black doctors, BDO editors as well as industry experts.
Among the distinctions that our Top Hospitals share are: Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction Scores; Persons of Color & Women in leadership and board positions; Commitment to Diversity by the C-Suite; active and innovative community programming; commitment to equitable care; executives specifically designated as Chief Equity/Diversity Officer; active and culturally sensitive marketing campaigns; robust supplier and vendor diversity programs.
We will kick-off your recognition with a national press release announcing hospital honorees to leading major news outlets. Additionally, as an added value to your organization being recognized as a BDO Best Hospital for Black America, we have the following plans:
- Exclusive coverage of our Best Hospitals for Black America will be promoted on the BDO Platform reaching 20 Million Users Monthly
- Our Best Hospitals for Black America honorees will be announced and featured in an E-book
- An E-blast will be delivered to the inboxes of our 1.7 million opt-in subscribers
- A BDO 2025 Best Hospital for Black America logo has been created for our Hospitals for use on your website and in internal and external announcements to promote this distinction
- An Awards Ceremony and Thought Leadership Symposium will take place at Tulane University on January 23, 2025.
Upon notification of our complete list of Best Hospitals for Black America, the event will be heavily promoted both nationally in leading major news outlets and throughout the nation on the BDO site.
Yes, as BDO has officially made the announcement to the press, you are free to spread the word about your achievement.