Sanford Wheaton Receives National Recognition for Rural Health Care Excellence

Sanford Health Wheaton Medical Center has been honored by the Chartis Center for Rural Health with a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality. This distinction highlights rural hospitals performing in the top quartile (75th percentile or above) for quality, outcomes and patient perspective.

“This recognition highlights the dedication and compassion of our team in delivering high quality care to our community,” said Chelsie Falk, chief executive officer, Sanford Wheaton. “We are proud to be honored for our commitment to improving health outcomes and ensuring our patients receive the best care possible.”

The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health around the country to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.