(CHANUTE, KS, March 3, 2026) – Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center has been surveyed by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and has successfully met the requirements for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with CIHQ Standards and the Conditions of Participation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This recognition reflects the hospital’s continuous commitment to safety and quality patient care. 

“CIHQ’ goal is to partner with hospitals to improve the care provided in our communities,” states Richard Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of CIHQ. “CIHQ is proud to recognize Neosho Memorial for achieving accreditation.”

“The accreditation process is a rigorous review that reflects months of hard work, teamwork, and attention to detail. In the end, it helps us create a better hospital for your family by confirming the quality of our work. And it also helps identify new ways to improve the care we provide to the communities we serve,” Wendy Brazil, NMRMC CEO said.

At NMRMC, the exceptional effort of front-line staff reflects the dedication to quality patient care. An accreditation task force meets weekly to review hospital-wide policies and procedures. The group assists departments in meeting goals centered around quality, patient care, and regulatory compliance.  

For more information, please visit the CIHQ Accredited Hospital website. 

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) is one of the largest critical access hospitals in Kansas. Located in Chanute, NMRMC provides health services to 40,000 residents in a 60-mile radius. The medical center is a clinical training site for six allied health schools and a family medicine program. With 450 employees, Neosho Memorial earned over 160 awards and accolades and is one of the area’s largest employers providing services including inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, surgical services, home health, and much more.