HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is excited to announce its official designation as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This significant recognition underscores the hospital's deep commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Shelby County and the surrounding communities. Good Shepherd Hospital recently assumed its role as a facility with this prominent selection, emphasizing its vital role in ensuring healthcare access in remote and underserved areas.

Critical Access Hospital status is exclusively reserved for facilities that play an integral part in delivering essential healthcare services to rural regions, highlighting Good Shepherd Hospital's dedication to addressing the unique healthcare needs of its local community and providing essential medical care to those who depend on it.

Chad Markham, President, and CEO of Good Shepherd Hospital expressed his excitement, saying, "We are thrilled to be recognized as a Critical Access Hospital. This achievement represents the culmination of many years of hard work by our dedicated colleagues and community members, showcasing our unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of Shelbyville."

With this new CAH status, Good Shepherd Hospital will receive increased financial support from Medicare, allowing for expanded resources and improved patient care. This designation empowers the hospital to focus on its mission of providing accessible and quality healthcare to the local community, whether for preventive, routine, or emergency services.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) commended the hospital's achievement, stating, "HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital earning Critical Access Hospital status is a lifeline not only for the hospital itself but for the individuals and families it serves. I'm pleased to have helped HSHS obtain this federal recognition, which will provide higher reimbursements from Medicare, fortifying the hospital's financial foundation and securing its ability to serve the people who depend on it. 

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will continue to offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency and inpatient medical care, outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and specialized clinics.

This new designation emphasizes the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Shelby County and the surrounding communities, securing its role in meeting the unique healthcare needs of the local community.

For more information about HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, please visit hshsgoodshepherd.org.