March 18, 2026
Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa, Iowa has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The annual recognition honors rural hospitals across the nation for outstanding performance based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. This award highlights Mahaska Health continued commitment to providing highest quality care for patients and families across Mahaska County and the Southeast Iowa region.
“Being recognized among the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation is an incredible honor for Mahaska Health,” said Tim Breon, MD, FACS, Chief Medical Officer and General Surgeon at Mahaska Health. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our physician and nurse-led care teams and their commitment to providing compassionate care for patients and families across our community.”
Mahaska Health continues to expand access to specialty services across Southeast Iowa, including four designated Centers of Excellence in General Surgery, Cardiology, Maternal Care & Obstetrics, and Surgical and Medical Oncology. The hospital has maintained recognition from The Joint Commission for 48 consecutive years, supporting high standards in patient care.
The Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX® is a comprehensive national assessment of rural hospital performance. The Top 100 designation highlights hospitals that demonstrate strong performance across quality, outcomes, and patient experience.
“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This year’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals have emerged as leaders through resilience, dedication, and innovation. We are proud to recognize Mahaska Health for this achievement.”
To learn more about Mahaska Health care and services, visit mahaskahealth.org or call 641-672-3360.
About Mahaska Health:
Mahaska Health is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, state-of-the-art facilities, and outstanding healthcare to Oskaloosa, surrounding communities, and the southeast Iowa region. With a caring and compassionate team of professionals, Mahaska Health is a physician and nurse-led hospital dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities they serve with kindness and empathy serving patients from more than 35 counties, providing specialized care through collaboration, clinical expertise, and community-focused support.
