Awards and Recognition


Setting Higher Standards in Rehabilitative Health Care

Shepherd Center has been recognized for our commitment to providing quality rehabilitative care and treatment to our patients and creating a caring environment where our specialty physicians and staff can practice innovative techniques that advance our outstanding continuum of care.
 
As a recipient of some of the healthcare industry’s most prestigious awards, Shepherd Center has demonstrated our continued efforts to provide patient-centered care, produce exceptional patient outcomes, and enable our staff to develop the expertise needed to care for our patients.


Awards of Distinction 


Shepherd Center is Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as One of the Nation's Top Hospitals for Rehabilitative Care

Shepherd Center tops U.S. News & World Report's annual list as one of the nation's best hospitals for rehabilitative care. 

Shepherd Center Recognized as Both a Traumatic Brain Injury Model System and Spinal Cord Injury Model System

Shepherd Center is part of a selective group of hospitals to receive designation as a Spinal Cord Injury Model System (SCIMS) and Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS). 

The Georgia Hospital Association Partnership for Health and Accountability Awards Shepherd Center for Enhanced Patient Care

Shepherd Center won the Patient Safety and Quality Award for its project that helped its patient population significantly reduce pressure ulcers from improper footwear.

Shepherd Center Ranked as Top Employer by Forbes

Shepherd Center is among Georgia’s best employers, according to Forbes’ fourth-annual list of America's Best Employers by State.

Shepherd Center Recognized as a Disability Equality Index® Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Shepherd Center receives high marks on the Disability Equality Index® for our commitment to disability inclusion.

Accreditations & Certifications


The Joint Commission accreditation seal

The Joint Commission


American College of Radiology - CT accreditation seal

American College of Radiology - Ultrasound

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accreditation seal

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

American College of Radiology - MRI accreditation seal

American College of Radiology - MRI

American College of Radiology - Ultrasound accreditation seal

American College of Radiology - CT


Clinical Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) logo and recognition seal with the words "Recognized for Quality and Excellence"

COLA Clinical Laboratory Accreditation 


Leadership & Provider Recognition


Alana Shepherd Named JAMES Magazine's Georgian of the Year

As part of the JAMES Magazine's Most Influential issue, Shepherd Center Co-founder, Alana Shepherd, receives the year's highest honor. 

Alana Shepherd and Sarah Morrison Recognized on Atlanta Business Chronicle's Power 100

The Atlanta Business Chronicle Power 100 features the city's most influential leaders. 

Shari McDowell Selected as a Fellow of the American Spinal Injury Association

The fellowship is bestowed to individuals who exemplify distinguished accomplishments in spinal cord injury research, clinical practice, education, and advocacy.