Wilmington Government Health Department

U.S. News & World Report published its annual list, which includes the top hospitals in Delaware. This year, there are four hospitals in the state that meet the magazine's criteria for being among the nation's best. These include Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Riddle Hospital in Dagsboro, and University of Pennsylvania Health system in Philadelphia.

The rankings are based on data collected from patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and administrators. These organizations provide information on patient safety, clinical effectiveness and efficiency, as well as overall quality of care. U.S. News also evaluates each facility's performance in 18 subspecialties and specialties.