Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from the National Rural Rating System and has been included on the National Rural Honor Roll. This distinction celebrates the hospital’s dedication to outstanding patient care, high-quality standards, and its important role in supporting the local rural community. Hospital officials credit the staff’s commitment and ongoing efforts to provide accessible, top-tier healthcare to residents. The award not only shines a spotlight on Memorial Hospital’s achievements but also underscores the vital impact rural healthcare providers have across the region. Community members are celebrating this honor for their local hospital.
“These awards really shine a spotlight on the heart and hard work that our rural hospitals bring to their communities,” says Brock Slabach, COO of the National Rural Health Association. “Rural healthcare comes with unique challenges, and reaching this level of excellence shows not only the clinical expertise but also the deep commitment these hospitals have to the people they serve. This recognition celebrates rural healthcare as a source of strength, compassion, and healing—right where it’s needed most.”