CARLINVILLE, IL, November 5, 2025 – Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics (CAH&C) is proud to announce that it has been recognized with a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Patient Perspective as part of National Rural Health Day. This national recognition, awarded by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, honors rural hospitals that rank in the top quartile (75th percentile or above) for delivering an exceptional patient experience.

The Performance Leadership Awards are based on results from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, one of the most comprehensive and objective evaluation tools for rural hospitals. The INDEX supports hospitals and health systems across the country in understanding and strengthening performance in key areas that directly impact patient care and operational excellence.

“The areas of quality, outcomes, and patient perspective are cornerstones of healthcare delivery across rural America, and this year’s Performance Leadership Award recipients are establishing a standard of excellence for their rural peers to follow,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director, Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We are delighted to shine a spotlight on such strong performance and honor the achievement of these hospitals on National Rural Health Day.”

For more information about the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, contact Billy Balfour at wbalfour@chartis.com

Media Inquiries: Paige Cox, Marketing Manager Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics 217-854-3141 cahcare.com