Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Wins First Place in the Ministry of Health’s Amyaz Award, Ranking Top Among All Eastern Region Hospitals

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Wins First Place in the Ministry of Health’s Amyaz Award, Ranking Top Among All Eastern Region Hospitals

April 08, 2026

• Recognized for excellence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and enhancing overall patient experience, the Amyaz Award is a key national recognition from the Ministry of Health.

• Conferred at the Eastern Province Health Investment Forum in Dammam, the ceremony was held under the esteemed patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province.

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare has been awarded first place in the Ministry of Health’s prestigious Amyaz Award, ranking top among all hospitals in the Eastern Region, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province. The honor was awarded in recognition of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare’s commitment to service excellence, patient experience, and innovation in healthcare delivery.

The Amyaz Award recognizes organizations that embody leadership and innovation in healthcare, driving measurable improvements in patient safety and care delivery. Recipients are distinguished by their forward-thinking strategies, strong governance and initiatives that elevate the patient experience while advancing the overall quality of healthcare services in the Kingdom.

Reflecting on this recognition, Dr. Howard Podolsky, Chief Executive Officer, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, said: "Receiving the Amyaz Award from the Ministry of Health under royal patronage is a meaningful recognition of our excellence and leadership in healthcare quality, patient safety and innovation. It validates the hard work of our teams and the care standards we uphold every day. Our focus remains on strengthening community health, supporting well-being and contributing to the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030."

This recognition comes amid a series of strategic expansions at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, reflecting its commitment to advancing specialized and integrated care and underscore its role in shaping the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

Recent milestones include the launch of the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence—the organization’s second CoE, building on its well-established Oncology CoE—marking another step toward strengthening comprehensive specialty services nationwide.

In addition, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare earned its highest national ranking to date, placing third in Saudi Arabia in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 report, further cementing its growing reputation among leading healthcare institutions.

The ceremony was attended by senior Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare leaders, including Dr. Howard Podolsky; Dr. Russell Hales, Chief of Centers of Excellence; Dr. Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Chief of the Southern Area; and Willie Willemse, Chief of Strategy and Business Development.