CHI Health St. Mary's listed in top 100 for rural critical access hospitals

NEBRASKA CITY - The Chartis Center for Rural Health has recognized CHI Health St. Mary’s a 2021 top critical access hospital.

The Chartis Center for Rural Health spotlights strategies and innovations for better health outcomes with the top 100 program.

Its index framework is considered the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance.

Dr. Dan DeFreece of the Nebraska City hospital said it is an honor to be recognized among the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation.

DeFreece: “St. Mary’s strives to provide the best care possible. To be included in this list, validates the efforts of our staff.”