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August Querciagrossa

CEO

OSF HealthCare’s Western Region

Peoria, IL

Mr. Querciagrossa is a driving force in efforts to improve access to care in the rural communities he serves. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding emergency services and developing a robust model of care in his region following the sudden closure of a community hospital in Peru, Ill. Under his guidance, OSF quickly established local options for urgent care, primary care, digital care, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational health and rehabilitation services. He has successfully reopened the second OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center campus in rural Peru, Ill.. With approval from the state of Illinois, the campus is growing and thriving, providing jobs and security for the entire region. Overall, he oversees eight hospitals, including a critical access hospital. Several of the hospitals he oversees have achieved national recognition over the years.

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2024 Winner

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CEORural & Critical Access

2025 Winner

Executives

Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know

The following CEOs of critical access hospitals are lauded for their dedication to innovation, safety and quality. Many of these CEOs have led service line expansions, recruitment efforts, and partnerships with larger hospitals and health systems. These CEOs are devoted to the continuous improvement of their critical access hospitals, knowing just how crucial they are to the communities they serve.

CEORural & Critical Access

2026 Winner

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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.

CEORural & Critical Access

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