Memorial Hospital Gulfport Earns Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 2026 and 2025
GULFPORT, MISS. – JANUARY 27, 2026 — Memorial Hospital Gulfport has been recognized with the Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for both 2026 and 2025 from Healthgrades, reflecting superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery. This distinction places Memorial among the nation’s leading hospitals for vascular care and reaffirms the organization’s commitment to delivering high quality, patient centered treatment.
“This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to providing advanced, evidence based vascular care to our community,” said Dr. Joseph Graham, vascular surgeon at Memorial Physician Clinics Vascular Surgery Consultants.
Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance by analyzing patient outcome data across the country. Their methodology focuses on objective measures such as complication rates, mortality outcomes, and procedure specific performance indicators. Hospitals that receive the Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ demonstrate statistically better than expected results in key vascular procedures, signaling a higher standard of care and improved patient safety. This award highlights Memorial’s ongoing investment in clinical excellence, surgical expertise, and comprehensive vascular services.
Vascular disease often develops silently, without noticeable symptoms, but early detection can prevent life altering complications. Memorial offers a $99 vascular screening designed to provide multiple insights through one simple, noninvasive test. The screening evaluates the carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, and ankle brachial index (ABI), helping detect issues early, prevent serious disease, and empower individuals to take control of their long term health.
Men and women over age 55, as well as individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, may benefit from screening. Those who smoke or have a history of smoking face an increased risk, and screening is especially important for anyone with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Memorial’s specialized vascular team is available to answer questions and guide patients through next steps based on their results.
Memorial provides several convenient options to support vascular health, including same day results for vascular screenings. The Memorial Hospital Foundation also helps make these services more accessible for eligible patients.
To schedule a vascular screening with Memorial Physician Clinics Vascular Surgery Consultants, call (228) 575 1300.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Memorial Health System has been serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1946. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, Memorial is a not-for-profit public community hospital organized under the laws of the state of Mississippi and is jointly owned by the City of Gulfport and Harrison County. Memorial Health System includes three hospitals (Gulfport, Biloxi, and Stone County) licensed for 481 beds, a state-designated Level II Trauma Center, two nursing centers, outpatient surgery centers, satellite outpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation centers, and more than 100 Memorial Physician Clinics. Memorial offers several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the area, including a Level III Neonatal ICU and Mississippi’s first nationally certified Primary Stroke Center. Memorial is accredited by The Joint Commission, a Baby-Friendly Designated hospital, and is a member of the Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative. Visit wearememorial.com to learn more.
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