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title: Forest Health Medical Center | 2026 CareChex Awards Winner
description: Congratulations to Forest Health Medical Center, winner of three 2026 CareChex Awards!
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# Congratulations to the Barix Clinics at Forest Health Medical Center

## Recipient of three 2026 CareChex® Awards for Medical Excellence in Bariatric Surgery

**CareChex® Awards by Quantros** is the most reliable resource used by consumers, providers, and purchasers to evaluate, measure, and compare the quality and safety of inpatient hospital care in the U.S. With the acquisition of Healthcare Bluebook™ by **Vālenz Health®** in July 2024, Quantros is now part of the Valenz platform of solutions.

**Barix Clinics at Forest Health Medical Center** in Ypsilanti, MI is the recipient of three CareChex Awards in Bariatric Surgery!

## Medical Excellence

**Top 10% in Nation**

- Bariatric Surgery

**Top 10% in State**

- Bariatric Surgery

**#1 in the Market**

- Bariatric Surgery

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# About CareChex® Awards by Quantros

Since 2009, Quantros has compiled the CareChex Awards ratings to provide an objective quality review of all hospitals and health systems in America, with ratings for Patient Safety and overall Medical Excellence at the national, state, and regional level. CareChex Awards are based on a rigorous review of patient complications, readmissions, and mortality.

Unlike other ratings, CareChex Awards do not consider patient satisfaction surveys, physician surveys, or self-reported data, which are often subject to biases and may not accurately reflect outcomes. This way, hospitals are objectively recognized for proven excellence in patient care and outcomes when compared to their industry competitors.

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