Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performances among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance Index.
“Wilbarger General Hospital has been dedicated to serving not only Vernon, but our entire area for decades. Our staff excels on every level when providing the best possible care for our patients. We’re honored to be part of such a selective group receiving this recognition,” said David Worrall, Chairperson for Wilbarger General Hospital.
“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 a 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 performances across a variety of area impacting hospital operations and finance.