**Black River Falls, WI** –  Black River Health (BRH) is excited to announce that Black River Memorial Hospital has been named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2025. This award comes from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, which is known as the most comprehensive and objective way to measure how rural hospitals are performing across the United States.

This award means The Chartis Group determined Black River Memorial Hospital to be a top performer in key areas such as risk management, patient care, safety, patient satisfaction, and keeping costs lower than its peers.

Dr. Michelle Clark-Forsting, Chief Physician Executive, highlights the patient-first mindset that made this possible. “Our patients and community are at the center of everything we do. Receiving national recognition for the care we provide is a true honor.”

“While this award recognizes the hospital, it truly reflects the commitment of all our staff members,” Carl Selvick, Black River Health Chief Executive Officer, added. “Our team’s hard work has put us among the top 100 critical access hospitals in the U.S., and that’s something we all can be proud of.”

As healthcare continues to change, BRH is committed to maintaining high standards and serving as a leader in rural healthcare for years to come.