O'Neil Recognized as 2025 North Dakota Community Star
In celebration of National Rural Health Day on November 20, the Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health proudly unveiled the North Dakota 2025 Community Star, Alan O'Neil.
Director of Rural Health Clinics at Pender Community Hospital Named 2025 Community Star
On National Rural Health Day, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) announced its 2025 Community Stars, recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations making a meaningful impact in rural communities across the country. Pender Community Hospital’s Director of Rural Health Clinics, Lori Minert, was honored among this year’s recipients.
Avera Hospitals Receive 2025 Performance Leadership Awards
Numerous Avera rural and community hospitals have earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence.
MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center Receives Top Chartis Performance Leadership Award
In honor of National Rural Health Day, MercyOne is proud to announce that MercyOne Aledo Medical Center and 11 additional MercyOne and MercyOne affiliates earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.
Rural MercyOne and MercyOne Affiliates Receive Chartis Honors for Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Experience
In honor of National Rural Health Day, MercyOne is proud to announce that 12 MercyOne and MercyOne affiliates earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top-quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective.
Avera Recognizes the Power of Rural on National Rural Health Day
On Nov. 20, Avera recognizes the “power of rural,” the theme for this year’s observance of National Rural Health Day.
“For Avera, the power of rural is delivering top quality care with compassion to a population of more than 1 million people across a vast 72,000-square-mile footprint,” said Rachael Sherard, Senior Vice President, Chief Rural Health Officer at Avera. “Our integrated system is designed for the delivery of rural health care, with locations in more than 100 communities. Of Avera’s hospitals, 78% are critical access hospitals, meaning they have 25 beds or less and serve a rural location.”
Brookings Health Honored with Ninth Straight Performance Leadership Award
As part National Rural Health Day, Brookings Health System announced it has been recognized with a Performance Leadership Award in the outcomes measured category. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. It is Brookings Health’s ninth consecutive year receiving a Performance Leadership Award.
National Rural Health Day: Essentia Health Recognizes Teams and Initiatives Improving Community Care
In the lead-up to National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, Essentia Health is highlighting its commitment to strengthening rural health care.
Colorado Rural Health Center Marks National Rural Health Day with Melissa Memorial Hospital
The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC), The State Office of Rural Health and State Rural Health Association, is celebrating National Rural Health Day today alongside Melisa Memorial Hospital (MMH) in Holyoke, CO.
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center Receives Performance Leadership Recognition from The Chartis Center for Rural Health
As part of National Rural Health Day, Sanford Westbrook Medical Center has been recognized with a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality.
Celebrating National Rural Health Day with Essentia Health
Whether Dr. Sreejith Gopi is providing care for a newborn baby or his 98-year-old patient who still walks to appointments at the Essentia Health-Ada Clinic, there is a common tie that binds.
Brookings Health Honored with Performance Leadership Award
As part National Rural Health Day, Brookings Health System announced it has been recognized with a Performance Leadership Award in two measured categories: quality and outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.
Avera Receives Grant To Increase Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Avera Health announces grant funding of $950,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice over a three-year period to enhance the availability of trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) for victims of interpersonal violence.
MercyOne Rural Hospitals Earn 2023 Performance Leadership Awards
As part of National Rural Health Day, MercyOne announced today that four MercyOne medical centers earned a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.
Brookings Health Again Sweeps Performance Leadership Award
As part National Rural Health Day, Brookings Health System announced it has been recognized with a Performance Leadership Award in all three measured categories: quality, outcomes and patient perspective.
Crete Area Medical Center Recognized For Performance Leadership By The Chartis Center For Rural Health
As part of National Rural Health Day, Crete Area Medical Center today announced it has been recognized with two 2023 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in both Quality and Patient Perspective.