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COLUMBIA CITY — In observance of National Rural Health Day, Parkview Whitley Hospital has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality from The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

The Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance among rural hospitals in three categories: quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective. This year is the third time Parkview Whitley Hospital has received a Performance Leadership Award since 2016.

“Our patients can find high-quality healthcare close to home right here at Parkview Whitley Hospital,” said Scott Gabriel, market president, Parkview Health Northwest. “When they walk into our doors, they can feel confident they’ll receive excellent service and an excellent experience. We’re proud to once again be recognized by The Chartis Center as one of the nation’s top rural hospitals.”

The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, a comprehensive and objective framework for assessing how rural hospitals are performing. INDEX benchmarks are relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health to measure performance across multiple areas impacting hospital operations and finance.

Parkview Whitley Hospital was not the only facility recognized by The Chartis Center this year, as Parkview LaGrange Hospital and Parkview Bryan Hospital were also recognized in the quality category, while Parkview DeKalb Hospital and Parkview Huntington Hospital were recognized in the outcomes category. This is the second consecutive year Parkview DeKalb Hospital has been recognized by The Chartis Center for excellent outcomes.

“Parkview DeKalb Hospital prides itself on delivering high-quality care and an excellent experience to our patients,” said Tasha Eicher, market president, Parkview Health Northeast. “We’re proud to be recognized by The Chartis Center for the second straight year. It’s a testament to the dedication and skill of our co-workers who deliver effective and compassionate care to keep our patients healthy.”

“Serving small communities is a big part of what Parkview does, with hospitals and physician offices across more than 20 rural counties in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio,” said Dr. Greg Johnson, regional market president for Parkview Health. “Rural hospitals are crucial to providing our communities with great care that is close to home, where they need it and when they need it.”