Upland Hills Health Earns National Recognition Again as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Upland Hills Health is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as one of the 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Receiving this distinction for a second consecutive year reaffirms the organization’s steadfast commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves. 

Each year, The Chartis Center for Rural Health evaluates rural hospitals across the country through its comprehensive Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. The Top 100 designation recognizes excellence in key performance areas, including quality of care, operational strength, and financial stability—demonstrating Upland Hills Health’s continued focus on delivering exceptional outcomes and sustainable rural healthcare. 

“This recognition in 2026 is especially meaningful because it reflects consistency,” said UHH President and CEO Mark Thompson. “It’s one thing to earn national recognition—it’s another to sustain that level of excellence year after year. Our team shows up every single day committed to our patients, our mission, and one another. I am incredibly proud of their dedication and grateful to our Board for its leadership and to our community for the trust you place in us. We don’t take that responsibility lightly.” 

Upland Hills Health remains committed to its mission of delivering outstanding healthcare close to home and strengthening access to high-quality rural healthcare for years to come.