Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Recognized As A Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance amongst the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of The Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.

“Our amazing team of health care workers and administrators continue to distinguish themselves in their incredible work each and every day to ensure our community receives quality health care close to home,” said Brian Carlson, executive director of Sanford Thief River Falls. “This recognition speaks volumes to their hard work and dedication.”

“Across the nation, top 100 rural providers continue to serve as a source of inspiration for hospital leadership teams and staff working diligently every day to improve the delivery of care within their local communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “The list of award winners in each category is as geographically diverse as we’ve seen in some time, which is wonderful to see. We’re thrilled to be able to honor the outstanding efforts of these top performing rural hospitals.”

Now in its 13th year, the INDEX has established itself as the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is trusted by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.