by Mercy's Bethany Pope
Key points:
- Mercy Hospital Washington named to 100 Great Community Hospitals list by Becker's Hospital Review.
- The list includes that deliver expert clinical care, drive local innovation and serve as economic cornerstones for their regions.
- Mercy Washington’s profile highlights its quality care, recognized by Leapfrog Straight A status, along with growth in both cardiac catheterizations and surgical cases.
WASHINGTON, Mo. – The latest accolade for care provided at Mercy Hospital Washington comes from Becker’s Hospital Review, which recognized Mercy Washington on its 100 Great Community Hospitals list.
The list includes community hospitals that deliver expert clinical care, drive local innovation and serve as economic cornerstones for their regions. These hospitals demonstrate that accessible, affordable care close to home is more than an operational goal, it’s a promise to its neighbors.
Mercy Washington’s profile highlights its quality care, recognized by Leapfrog Straight A status, along with growth in both cardiac catheterizations and surgical cases. Additionally, it notes the community benefit provided since 2020, including financial assistance, volunteer service hours, community sponsorships and grants.
“Mercy is part of the fabric of the Washington community, an important piece enabling our friends and neighbors to get quality care without traveling outside the area,” said Marie Moore, Mercy Washington Communities president. “We appreciate Becker’s recognizing what it means to be a community hospital and honoring our work.”
The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations and curated the list to highlight the great work of community hospitals across the nation. The full list features individual profiles of all hospitals on the list and can be read here.
