Arbor Health – Morton Hospital receives two excellence in healthcare awards

Arbor Health—Morton Hospital’s Physical Therapy and Emergency departments were recently recognized with Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The awards were presented by PRC, a nationally-recognized organization which supports over 2,800 healthcare organizations across all 50 states and is a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.

The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year based on surveys of their patients. In this case, Arbor Health’s physical therapy department received the five-star award, and the emergency department received the four-star award. 

“I am incredibly proud of our Physical Therapy and Emergency Departments for being honored with the Excellence in Healthcare Awards by PRC,” CEO Robert Mach said in a prepared statement. “This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional care our teams provide to our patients every day. Achieving a five-star award for our Physical Therapy Department and a four-star award for our Emergency Department reflects the high standards we strive for and the trust our community places in us. We will continue to uphold these standards and work tirelessly to deliver the best possible care to our patients. Congratulations to all involved!”

Joe M. Inguanzo, Ph.D., President and CEO of PRC also had kind words for the East Lewis County medical group. “It is an honor to recognize Arbor Health with these Excellence in Healthcare Awards for their deserving work,”. “It takes true dedication and determination to achieve this level of excellence in healthcare. Arbor Health has shown their commitment to making their healthcare facilities a better place to work, a better place to practice medicine, and a better place for patients to be treated.”

Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 is the parent organization of Arbor Health, the East Lewis County-based health group. The organization includes Morton Hospital, the Rapid Care Clinic and the Specialty Clinic in Morton as well as the Morton, Mossyrock, Randle and Packwood primary care clinics.