Nov. 5, 2026
VIROQUA, Wis. — Vernon Health has been recognized by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) as a CheckPoint Top Performer, achieving results in the top 10 percent of Wisconsin hospitals on key quality measures.
The CheckPoint Top Performer designation places the Viroqua-based health system among the state’s highest-performing medical facilities for clinical excellence, patient safety, and quality care outcomes. Hospital leadership noted that the honor reflects the daily dedication of physicians, nurses, support staff, and care teams working to deliver high-quality, compassionate care close to home.
For local residents and healthcare consumers in Vernon County, this top-tier recognition offers strong reassurance of clinical quality as Vernon Health maintains its path as an independent, locally governed critical access hospital.
“But this recognition is about more than an award,” Vernon Health emphasized in a public statement to the community. “It’s about our community. It’s about ensuring our families, friends, and neighbors have access to high-quality healthcare right here at home. It’s about investing in the people and services that keep our rural community healthy ...