Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics

02/15/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/15/2022 10:26

MRH Named 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Posted 2/15/22 (Tue)

Mobridge Regional Hospital Honored by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Monday, February 14, 2022 - Mobridge Regional Hospitalin Mobridge, SD today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this 12th annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation's rural hospitals based on the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX®.

"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."

"I appreciate all of our staff's excellent work to provide the highest quality care and patient service experience - living our mission by truly providing 'high quality healthcare services in a compassionate and professional manner for people throughout the region!'", said John J. Ayoub, CEO of Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics. "It is exciting and heartening to know that we have earned this honor in four of the past six years. I consider this a testament to our staff's dedication that we've been recognized for this award 2 years in a row during a global pandemic. We truly are professional people, with a personal touch."

Over the course of the last 12 years, 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 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.

Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics (MRH&C) is an award-winning rural health organization headquartered in Mobridge, South Dakota. Comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital, four federally certified rural health clinics, a 24-bed assisted living and senior housing center, and a rural ambulance service, MRH&C serves a five county area with a population of over 20,000. MRH&C employs over 200 dedicated professionals and has trauma designations in both North and South Dakota.

Mobridge Regional Hospital was established in 1959 by community leaders dedicated to providing the finest possible care to Walworth County and the surrounding region. Today, Mobridge Regional Hospital offers medical, surgical, obstetrical, intensive care/coronary care, emergency room, and swing bed services. They also offer a full CLIA certified laboratory and state of the art radiology department with services ranging from 3D mammography, 40 slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and full body bone density testing. Mobridge Regional Hospital has a fully equipped cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation center and a broad range of inpatient, outpatient and surgical services. Some of these services include sleep studies, home health services, same day surgery, community health services, telemedicine with various community education programs and visiting specialists.

Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics

1401 10th Ave. West

Mobridge, SD 57601

(605) 845-3692

www.mobridgehospital.org