Pender Memorial Hospital was recently recognized for overall excellence in quality care by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.
 
The hospital was one of 10 in the state to receive the recognition of top quartile performer compared to acute care hospitals nationwide. The hospitals were ranked according to the Hospital Strength INDEX, which includes data taken from 66 performance metrics for more than 4,000 acute care, rural and critical care hospitals, according to a news release.
 
“We are dedicated to ensuring patients receive a high standard of care and we are constantly listening to patient feedback and evaluating how we can better serve our community,” Ruth Glaser, president of Pender Memorial Hospital, said in the release. “This ranking recognizes our success.”