Wood County Hospital Earns 2026 Healthgrades® Awards

Wood County Hospital now ranks among the Top 5% in the nation for patient experience.

For the fifth consecutive year, WCH has been named a recipient of the Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. During that time, the hospital has demonstrated continued improvement, being recognized among the Top 15% of hospitals nationwide for five years, advancing to the Top 10% for the past three years and reaching the Top 5% in the nation in 2026.

WCH was also recognized with the Healthgrades® Patient Safety Excellence Award™, highlighting its strong performance in preventing complications and delivering safe, high-quality care. In addition, the hospital earned a Five-Star rating for heart failure treatment, demonstrating strong clinical outcomes in a critical service area.

“Earning these recognitions year after year speaks to the consistency and dedication of our entire team,” shared WCH President Stan Korducki.

Why it matters to our community:

• Patients receive clear communication, compassionate service and consistent quality care.

• Patients feel heard, respected and confident in their care.

• Patients get high-quality care close to home.

President Korducki also added, “Our physicians, nurses and staff remain focused on providing not only high-quality care, but an experience built on compassion, communication and trust.”

For 75 years, the hospital has grown with the community, continually advancing services and technology while staying rooted in its mission to provide trusted care close to home.