The 5th largest hospital in the US is in Alabama: 'It means we touch more lives'

UAB Hospital is the nation’s fifth largest hospital, according to a recent ranking of the 60 largest American medical centers. Becker’s Hospital Review, a news source for the healthcare sector, annually looks at the state of the U.S. medical professional. Last year, UAB Hospital was ranked eighth. At the top for 2026 was AdventHealth Orlando with 2,247 beds. UAB Hospital has 1,400 beds. ...