Calhoun Liberty Hospital
recognized as one of the
top 100 US Critical Access
Hospitals for second year
(BLOUNTSTOWN, FL) – Calhoun Liberty Hospital (CLH) has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This prestigious honor marks the second consecutive year CLH has received this distinction, highlighting its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the community.
The Chartis Center for Rural Health’s annual Top 100 award program identifies the nation’s leading rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. This comprehensive and objective assessment utilizes publicly available data to evaluate hospital performance across a variety of operational and financial metrics.
Notably, Calhoun Liberty Hospital is the only hospital in Florida and the only hospital in the Southeast to earn this recognition. The full list of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals can be found at: https://www.chartis.com/top-performing-rural-hospitals.
“This is a tremendous achievement for Calhoun Liberty Hospital and our community,” said Mark Plummer, Chairman of the Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association Board of Directors. “Being named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for the second year in a row is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are honored to be recognized among the best rural hospitals in the nation.”
“The Top 100 Critical Access 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, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This is our 15th year recognizing the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate this milestone with this year’s winners.”
Emily Brown, CEO of Calhoun Liberty Hospital, attributed the hospital’s success to its dedicated staff. “This recognition is a direct result of the outstanding team at Calhoun Liberty Hospital,” said Brown. “Their unwavering commitment to our patients and community coupled with their willingness to build a culture of professionalism, quality care, and supportive teamwork, is what makes this achievement possible. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work.”
Calhoun Liberty Hospital continues to advance its mission of providing top-quality care close to home. This summer, the hospital will move into its new, state-of-the-art facility and looks forward to welcoming the public. The hospital is also actively developing new partnerships with specialists, expanding telehealth services, developing a cardiac rehabilitation program, and strengthening collaborations with community organizations and providers.
“The future is bright for Calhoun Liberty Hospital,” added Brown. “We are committed to continuously improving and expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of our community.”
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About Calhoun Liberty Hospital – Calhoun Liberty Hospital (CLH) is a private, nonprofit, 12-bed critical access hospital committed to delivering professional, courteous and compassionate care. CLH offers emergency services, primary care, short-term inpatient rehabilitation, and a range of outpatient services. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities.
