OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa has once again been named among the 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
“This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and teamwork of our Mission Partners,” says Dawn Trompeter, president of OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. “Every day, our team is focused on delivering safe, high-quality care and strengthening the health of the communities we are privileged to serve. I am incredibly proud of their commitment and the difference they make.”
“The Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award program elevates the very best performers and helps create a roadmap for those seeking to improve financial and operational performance while continuing to care for the communities they serve,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We are proud to recognize this year’s Top 100 hospitals for their commitment to excellence in rural health care.”
The Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX® is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Using publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across areas that impact operations and finance.
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