HENDERSON, Neb. – Henderson Health Care today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the The Chartis Center for Rural Health,” Cheryl Brown, CEO of Henderson Health Care. “This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our entire team to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient we serve. It’s a testament to the dedication, skill, and heart of our providers, support staff, and leadership, and reinforces our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”
“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals have emerged as true leaders – committed to their mission through a powerful combination of resilience, dedication and innovation,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate their Top 100 status.”
Now in its 16th year, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations, quality, patient perspective and finance.
