Aspirus Ironwood Hospital was recognized among the nation’s best rural hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.
“This recognition comes at a very challenging time in health care due to the delivery of healthcare services caused by the pandemic. This recognition affirms the commitment our outstanding healthcare team continues to make to serve and care for our patients. Aspirus takes pride in providing the best health care to the communities we serve with a special commitment to rural communities,” said Paula Chermside, Chief Administrative Officer for Aspirus Health.
The INDEX is leverages publicly available data to provide a comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance.
It is used by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, 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.
“Despite unprecedented adversity rural providers continue to display resiliency and a steadfast commitment to their communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “Honoring the Top 100 is one of the highpoints of our year. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional performance and innovation of this year’s recipients, particularly in light of the extraordinary challenges facing America’s rural health safety net.
“This recognition celebrates our entire Aspirus team, including front line staff, medical providers, volunteers, and team members throughout our region and system. The appreciation from our patients and communities and the encouragement inherent in this award helps to fuel the emotional and physical energy to continue our mission to heal people, promote health and strengthen communities”, Chermside said.
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