Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Earns “A” Rating for Community Benefit and Health Equity in National Ranking for Social Responsibility
Baltimore - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, a part of LifeBridge Health, has been recognized by the Lown Institute for excellence in community benefit and health equity, among other honors. Sinai Hospital received an “A” grade on the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. Sinai Hospital achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of community benefit and inclusivity, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide.
Sinai Hospital also earned an “A” rating for inclusivity and a 5-star rating for racial inclusivity, including a #1 ranking in Maryland for racial inclusivity.
"Hospitals at the top of our Index show an enduring commitment to health equity that is in dire need at this moment," says Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. "In this uncertain environment, it's more important than ever to support these strong community partners."
“For more than 150 years, Sinai Hospital has proudly served as a trusted partner in our community, providing compassionate, patient-centered care both inside and beyond our hospital walls,” says Amy Shlossman, president of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center.
She adds, “This recognition reflects the heart of our mission: to improve the health of the communities we serve by removing barriers to care. Whether it’s providing home upgrades to support safe discharges for seniors, engaging students in the Pimlico Middle School Health Sciences Program in career pathways or collaborating with local barbershops, churches and synagogues to reach underserved populations, we are committed to caring for our communities, together. We are proud of this national honor in recognition of the amazing work of our teams.”
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes, for more than 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals nationwide - offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. Adding validity to rankings, this is an independent analysis, and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
In the sixth annual rankings, the 2025-26 Lown Index evaluated hospitals on over 50 measures including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports and IRS 990 forms, among others.
The Lown Institute is an independent think tank “advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health.” Learn more at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.
About Sinai Hospital:
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a 532-bed medical complex located in northwest Baltimore. Sinai Hospital is Maryland’s largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital. Founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum, Sinai Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare organization with a mission of providing high-quality, compassionate patient care. Medical specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation and pediatrics. Sinai is the flagship hospital for LifeBridge Health, one of the largest, most comprehensive providers of health services in Maryland.
For more information, visit http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Sinai
Contact:
Sharon Boston, lbhmedia@lifebridgehealth.org, 410-601-4350