Mrs. Nelson has been in charge of the 20-bed St. Luke’s Medical Center since 2016. In 2021, the hospital was named one of the “Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Best Practice in Quality” by National Rural Health Association. Ms. Nelson is passionate about healthcare accessibility within the community.
Jody Nelsonhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Rural hospitals allow patients from remote areas to receive care without traveling long distances or sacrificing quality. The CEOs leading these necessary institutions take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure rural communities have access to top-tier healthcare.
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