Spirit Lake, IA (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States by the Chartis Center of Rural Health. This marks the seventh year for the distinction.

The Chartis Center analyzes rural hospitals using a Hospital Strength Index is an objective and comprehensive assessment the hospital. Lakes Regional Healthcare President and CEO Jason Harrington says the care team always strive to do the best for each patient, and not for recognition, however added it was nice to be recognized for the outstanding work.