Sanford Luverne named a ‘Top 100 Critical Access Hospital’

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Jon Berg
Sanford Health Media Relations
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 16, 2021 – Sanford Luverne Medical Center has been named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” for 2021 according to a list released by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

“It’s an honor to be named a top 100 critical access hospital,” said Tammy Loosbrock, senior director of Sanford Luverne. “Our team of physicians, nurses, techs, assistants and many other ancillary staff pride ourselves on the hard work and dedication to the communities we serve. At Sanford, our goal has always been to provide quality health care close to home, making access to health care convenient for our patients.”

According to the Chartis Group website, the hospitals making the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” list serve as a benchmark for other rural systems. The Chartis Group website says “amidst uncertainty, transition and strain, these top performers are excelling in increasing patient satisfaction, securing better outcomes for patients, managing risk, achieving higher quality and operating at a lower cost than their peers.”

Sanford medical centers in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Mayville, North Dakota, also earned the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” distinction.

For more information about Sanford Luverne Medical Center, visit sanfordhealth.org.

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