Awards & Accreditations

	NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SITE Patterson Health Center is recognized for serving underserved communities. NHCS sites are eligible for federal support to help recruit and retain quality healthcare professionals, ensuring that essential medical services are accessible to those in need.
	CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS CERTIFIED PHC's CLIA-certified lab has met federal quality standards for testing, ensuring that its laboratory procedures are accurate, reliable and timely for patient care.
	ACR ACCREDITATION Our 3D Mammography program has met rigorous quality and standy safety standards, ensuring precise imaging, accurate diagnosis and the highest level of patient care.
	ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR HEALTH CARE We have received accreditation for renal dialysis and sleep study for providing quality care and services to consumers through compliance with ACHC's nationally recognized standards.
	RURAL HEALTH CLINICS ARE EXEMPLARY PROVIDERS This accreditation assures patients and partners that the clinic is committed to delivering high-quality care, following best practices, and continuously improving its services. For rural communities, where healthcare resources can be limited, such accreditation builds trust, helps attract and retain skilled professionals, and often improves access to additional funding or support programs, ultimately enhancing the overall health outcomes of the community.
	LEVEL IV TRAUMA CENTER Patterson Health Center provides initial evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic care for trauma patients. we 24-hour emergency services, including trained personnel and basic imaging, but more severe or complex injuries are stabilized and then transferred to higher-level centers for advanced treatment. This setup ensures that patients receive timely care while integrating into a broader regional trauma network for optimal outcomes.
	PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN QUALITY AND PATIENT CARE The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, a comprehensive and objective framework for assessing how rural hospitals are performing. INDEX benchmarks are relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure performance across multiple areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
	WOMEN HOSPITAL CEOS TO KNOW In her role as CEO of Patterson Health Center, Sarah Teaff, PhD, FACHE, ensures quality, affordable and consistent patient care delivery. She is a staunch advocate for patient safety. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is a women hospital CEO to know by Becker's Healthcare.
	TOP 100 CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL PHC was named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access 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®. The INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
	WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD Patterson Health Center is proud to be recognized by the Women’s Choice Award® as one of the top hospitals for emergency timeliness—placing us in the top 7 percent nationwide. The Women’s Choice Award® identifies America’s best hospitals based on rigorous, objective criteria—including clinical performance, patient satisfaction, and proper accreditations. This evaluation leverages the latest data from trusted sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS), helping patients make informed healthcare choices by spotlighting facilities that prioritize exceptional care.