Ascension Standish Hospital comprises 25 inpatient beds, 29 skilled nursing beds, a level IV trauma center and various outpatient services. The hospital is the only critical access hospital in Michigan to receive a 5-star quality rating from CMS, a rating it has achieved for five years. As part of Ascension Michigan, Ascension Standish Hospital provides patients with onsite advanced specialty care like cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics and oncology. The hospital was also among the first to adopt telehealth services for expanded access to stroke and behavioral healthcare. Recent accomplishments include the opening of a wound care center, the addition of a mobile mammography screening center with 3D technology, the implementation of an opioid prevention program, the launch of an adverse childhood events screening and referral program, and more. The Chartis Center for Rural Health has awarded the hospital a Performance Leadership Award in patient perspective and in quality in 2022-23.
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Becker's Recognition
Ascension Standish Hospitalhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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2024 Winner

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Critical Access Hospitals to Know
These hospitals are vital components of the overall healthcare delivery system, providing quality care to the residents and visitors of rural areas. The small but mighty organizations are working to expand access to specialty care, cut down on patient travel times, and improve community health.
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