Winona Health earns recognition as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for fourth consecutive year

Winona Health in Winona, Minn., has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for the fourth consecutive year by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Based entirely on publicly available data, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Using 50 independent indicators, the INDEX assesses performance across eight pillars of performance that span market-, value- and finance-based categories. Hospitals recognized as being among the Top 100 had one of the 100 highest overall scores among all Rural & Community Hospitals nationwide. “Earning a Top 100 spot for the fourth consecutive year reflects the amazing work of our entire staff. No matter their role in our organization, each person can be proud of the care provided to our community, around the clock, 365 days a year,” said Winona Health President/CEO, Rachelle Schultz, EdD. “The current COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the skill and talent of the healthcare workers across Winona Health. Their ability to be proactive, innovative and focused to care for our patients and the community is outstanding, and that is with or without a pandemic.” “The Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital award program reminds us that rural providers haven’t lost touch with their mission and are committed to delivering better quality, better outcomes and better patient satisfaction. It’s a pleasure to be able to not only recognize this year’s recipients, but our larger group of top 100 alumni as we celebrate 10 years of The Hospital Strength INDEX,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. To learn more about Winona Health, visit www.winonahealth.org. About Winona Health Winona Health is an independent, not-for-profit, community-owned healthcare organization serving the greater Winona, Minn., community. The healthcare system celebrated 125 years of community-focused care in 2019 and continues to implement new ways to fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of the community. To learn more about healthcare providers and the scope of services available at Winona Health, visit: www.winonahealth.org. Top 100 Hospital Resources: The list of this year’s Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals as well as the INDEX methodology can be found at www.ivantageindex.com/top-performing-hospitals. To learn more about The Chartis Center for Rural Health or to speak with someone regarding the INDEX and the Top 100, please email Billy Balfour at wbalfour@chartis.com.