Mississippi Rural Health Association honors Baptist Attala for providing exceptional care

KOSCIUSKO, Miss., Dec. 9, 2024 – The Mississippi Rural Health Association awarded Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala a Hospital Quality Award at the 29 Annual Conference held Nov. 19–21.

The Hospital Quality Awards, presented in collaboration with the Chartis Group, honor hospitals ranked in the top quartile nationwide for quality outcomes as reported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

“Providing excellent care is central to our mission at Baptist Attala,” said Mac Flynt, chief executive officer and administrator of Baptist Attala. “Our team works hard to provide the same high-quality care and experiences patients expect to receive from any hospital, and it means a lot to our team members to be recognized by the Mississippi Rural Health Association for their dedication and care for the community.”

Baptist Attala was recognized for offering exceptional care to residents of Attala County and the surrounding areas. Known for its unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, Baptist Attala stands out for its impressive clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction scores. The Mississippi Rural Health Association organizers indicated the hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in its investment in staff education, the adoption of best practices and its emphasis on patient safety, making it an exemplary model of rural health care excellence.

The Mississippi Rural Health Association is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of rural Mississippians by supporting and advocating for rural healthcare providers. MRHA serves as a resource for professionals in rural health, offering educational programs, policy advocacy, and initiatives aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala is a 25-bed community hospital serving the Attala County community and surrounding areas. Baptist Attala provides specialty services, including the Senior Life Solutions Intensive Outpatient Program, a wide range of outpatient specialty services, a 24-hour emergency department and an on-site primary care clinic. Baptist Attala has been recognized for its quality care and was named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals by the National Rural Hospital Association. For more information, please call 662-289-4311 or visit www.baptistonline.org/locations/attala.