Whether you’re getting stitches or giving birth, heading to a hospital is nerve-racking. Doing some homework can ease your worries because, it turns out, the hospital you choose has a huge impact on your health. A new study found that patients at highly rated hospitals have a 52 percent lower chance of dying and a 61 percent lower chance of experiencing complications compared with the U.S. hospital average. To find a high-quality hospital, check out the 2010 hospital ratings at healthgrades.com.