Milestone: OMC again named a top 100 rural/community hospital

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Olympic Medical Center was recently recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, OMC representatives said in late April.

This is the ninth year in a row that OMC has been recognized, with the hospital being the only one in its category in the state of Washington state to receive the honor this year, they said.

Chartis’ annual top-100 award program recognizes outstanding performances among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.

“At Olympic Medical Center, we recognize the health care challenges faced by those in our rural community, and our goal is to bridge the gap, ensuring access to high-quality medical care close to home,” said Darryl Wolfe, CEO of Olympic Medical Center, in a press release.

“This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our incredible team of health care professionals who strive every day to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients, particularly in the realms of outcomes, quality care and patient experience.”

Michael Topchik, national leader of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, noted, “We’re delighted to be able to recognize all this year’s top 100 but especially the more than 40 first-time recipients across both categories. It’s wonderful to see so many new facilities join the ranks of our top 100 alumni.”