Fisher-Titus Medical Center has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center,” said Dr. Brent Burkey, President & CEO of Fisher-Titus. “This achievement reflects our staff’s unwavering dedication and the exceptional care we provide. As a local independent healthcare facility, we take pride in our long-standing tradition of service and look forward to continuing this legacy long into the future.”
Fisher-Titus was one of seven Rural & Community Hospitals in Ohio to be recognized with this national award:
- Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, OH
- Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH
- Mercy Health – Defiance Hospital, Defiance, OH
- Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital, Tiffin, OH
- OhioHealth Obleness Hospital, Athens, OH
- Parkview Bryan Hospital, Bryan, OH
- Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, OH
“We are proud to be in the company of these great rural and community hospitals in Ohio,” said Dr. Burkey. “We look forward to continuing our efforts to ensure that rural healthcare remains vibrant and accessible to our patients. Together, we remain committed to providing exceptional care and support to our communities.”
“The Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award program elevates the very best performers and helps create a roadmap for those seeking to improve financial and operational performance while continuing to care for the communities they serve,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This is our 10th year recognizing the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate this milestone with this year’s winners.”
The INDEX is a tool used to evaluate how well rural hospitals are performing. It uses publicly available data to provide an objective and comprehensive assessment. Rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations, and state offices across the country use the INDEX to track and improve their operations and finances.
About Fisher-Titus
Fisher-Titus is a non-profit health system serving Huron County and the surrounding communities. Fisher-Titus operates a 99-bed acute care hospital; Norwalk Memorial Home, a 69-bed skilled nursing facility; Carriage House, a 48-unit assisted living facility; a Home Health Center, emergency transport through North Central EMS; and an employed primary and specialty care physician group.
Established in 1917, Fisher-Titus provides comprehensive medical services, including cardiovascular; oncology; neurological; orthopedic; women and children’s services, including a birthing center and pediatric care; surgical services, including robotic-assisted; and emergency services with a dedicated Primary Stroke Center and a verified Level III Trauma Center.