BOARDMAN, Ohio - A local hospital has earned the Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of Excellence Awards from Press Ganey.

According to the release, The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods received both awards which recognize hospitals and health systems that maintain high performance in the top percentile for patient satisfaction.

Southwoods is one of 19 hospitals in Ohio to receive the Guardian of Excellence award. They have received it every year since its inception in 2016.

The Boardman hospital was also given the Pinnacle of Excellence award for maintaining high levels of excellence for at least three consecutive years in patient experience. They are one of only two hospitals in Ohio to receive the award and have every year since 2016.

These awards reflect our staff's dedication to a positive patient experience. Even through last year's unimaginable challenges, their commitment to improving the safety, quality and experience of patient care at Southwoods never wavered," Southwoods CEO Ed Muransky said.

Only 39 other hospitals nationwide received both awards.