Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, La., announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.
“We are gratified that Chartis has recognized our hospital in the Bayou as one of the top 100 critical rural hospitals,” said Juan Awad, CEO of Ochsner St. Anne Hospital. “We are proud of this recognition especially for our compassionate physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and staff, who always put our patients first. We want our community to know they can count on us.”
“I'm so proud of the St. Anne team, who truly represent Ochsner values every day, and are building a stronger community through their service,” said Fernis LeBlanc, interim CEO of the Bayou Region of Ochsner Health and CEO of Ochsner St. Mary.
“Despite unprecedented adversity rural providers continue to display resiliency and a steadfast commitment to their communities,” said Michael Topchik, national leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “Honoring the Top 100 is one of the highpoints of our year. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional performance and innovation of this year’s recipients, particularly in light of the extraordinary challenges facing America’s rural health safety net.”