Choosing a Hospital

These sites offer help in choosing the right hospital for you and your family.

Ohio Hospitals
Access a listing of all Ohio hospitals, including the city, phone number and Web site for each facility.

AARP
View the AARP 20 ways to identify the local hospital that's best for you.

A Guide for People with Medicare: Choosing a Hospital
Download a comprehensive document with information on choosing a hospital for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Checklist for Choosing a Hospital, WebMDHealth
View a checklist of things to be aware of when choosing a hospital.

Choosing a Health Care Provider, Health Pages
Check out Ohio hospitals by type of facility, number of beds, or accreditation, teaching and profit status.

Choosing a Hospital, Care Counsel
Learn more about how to choose a hospital from information on types of hospitals and questions to ask.

Guidelines for Choosing a High-Quality Hospital, HealthGrades
View guidelines for choosing a high-quality hospital.

How to be a smarter patient, UnitedHealth Foundation
A list of tips to keep in mind when speaking to your physician or other health care providers.