Hospitals are an important need in the world.

And finding a facility with high-quality medical care that's reliable is also important.

Newsweek, the premier news magazine and website, has partnered with Statista to release a dependable guidance list of the World's Best Hospitals - United States for 2026.

In it's eight year, these ranking highlights the leading hospitals around the globe so readers can find information tailored to their needs and location the report stated.

Each hospital was reviewed and given a score based on four data sources: recommendations from medical experts; hospital quality metrics, existing patient experience data and Statista’s Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Implementation Survey.

Kelp is a sweet, one-eyed dog who thrives on human companionship. Though initially shy, he is a loyal and gentle soul. He is currently being treated for heartworms and needs a home where he can be the only pet and receive the quiet, low-activity environment necessary for his recovery. Kelp is ready to provide plenty of love to a patient family. (monmouthcountyspca.org)

Buster, Dolly and Luna are gentle siblings looking for a patient home. Rescued from Jamaica, these cats thrive in low-key, adult-only environments where they can settle in at their own pace. They are highly social with one another and would benefit from being adopted as a pair or a trio. Though they tested negative for feline leukemia exposure, they must be the only cats in their new home. (monmouthcountyspca.org)

Haze is an energetic, affectionate dog looking for an active home. He enjoys the company of other dogs but requires an environment without cats or children. Though he takes a moment to settle in, he has a deep well of affection for his future owners. (ochd.org/services/animal-shelters-adoptions-and-pets/)

Hailey is an active, social dog who thrives on play and human connection. Because of her high energy, she is best suited for a home without cats and with children older than 10. She is friendly with other dogs, but her exuberant personality may be too much for more relaxed canine companions. (ochd.org/services/animal-shelters-adoptions-and-pets/)

Mr. Sarge is a gentle, trusting cat with a calm and mellow vibe. While he can be shy at first, he is incredibly affectionate and enjoys being held. He is compatible with other calm cats and is looking for a fresh start after recently losing his home. Mr. Sarge is a sweet, loving companion ready for a second chance. (jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org)

Kelp is a sweet, one-eyed dog who thrives on human companionship. Though initially shy, he is a loyal and gentle soul. He is currently being treated for heartworms and needs a home where he can be the only pet and receive the quiet, low-activity environment necessary for his recovery. Kelp is ready to provide plenty of love to a patient family. (monmouthcountyspca.org)

In typical New Jersey fashion, the Garden State makes the list among the 2,500 hospitals that were evaluated this year.

Nine hospitals from the Garden State made the list with one representing Monmouth County. With an overall score of 61.79% and the Infection Prevention Award, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch made the top 9 list for roster in World’s Best Hospitals 2026 from Newsweek.

No. 53: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown; overall score: 70.74%

No. 56: Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack; overall score: 70.07%

No. 134: The Valley Hospital in Paramus; overall score: 65.36%

No. 186: Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit; overall score: 64.42%

No. 254: Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood; overall score: 63.13%

No. 320: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick; overall score: 62.26%

No. 364: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark; overall score: 61.82%

No. 366: Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro; overall score: 61.80%

No. 367: Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch; overall score: 61.79%

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Newsweek's best hospitals list includes 9 in New Jersey