Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2014-15 in the Los Angeles metro area by U.S. News & World Report. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in its 25th year, recognizes hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients.

PVHMC ranked 32nd in California and 17th in the Los Angeles metro area. Additionally, the hospital was recognized as high-performing in cancer, nephrology, pulmonology and urology.

“Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center prides itself on delivering the highest level of care to its patients,” said Richard E. Yochum, president and chief executive officer. “These rankings are a reflection of the hard work and dedication that our staff demonstrates each day, and we are honored to have some of our top programs recognized.”

For 2014-15, U.S. News evaluated hospitals in 16 adult specialties and ranked the top 50 in most of the specialties. Just 3 percent of the nearly 5,000 hospitals that were analyzed for Best Hospitals 2014-15 earned national ranking in even one specialty.

“The data tell the story – a hospital that emerged from our analysis as one of the best has much to be proud of,” says U.S. News Health Rankings Editor Avery Comarow. “A Best Hospital has demonstrated its expertise in treating the most challenging patients.”