Essentia Health-Fosston Recognition

FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health-Fosston has been named one of the top 100 critical access hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.  Essentia Health- Fosston Administrator Mike Curtis defines a critical access hospital.

The executive director of the group that chose Essentia Heath-Fosston says delivering health care in rural communities is more complex today than ever.  Curtis explains why that is.

Chartis analyzes data about hospital performance, figuring in patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety and quality care.