Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Spooner Health is dedicated to not only providing our patients with the highest quality care but also giving our staff a positive and inspirational work environment. Over the years both Spooner Health and its incredible team have received a number of awards and recognition. Here are a few of our most recent awards:

2023

Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Patient Perspective | Chartis Center for Rural Health

Michael Schafer of Spooner Health Named as One of 67 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know | Becker's Hospital Review

Rebecca Busch of Spooner Health Named as one of "10 Rural Hospital CFOs to Know" | Becker's Hospital Review

2022

Guardian of Excellence Award for Employee Engagement | Press Ganey 

Community Involved Business of the Year | Washburn County Economic Development Corporation

2020

Healthcare Organization of Distinction Award | Huron/Studer Group 

Guardian of Excellence Award for Employee Engagement | Press Ganey 

2019

Michael Schafer of Spooner Health Named in Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know in 2019 | Becker's Hospital Review

2018

Guardian of Excellence Award for Employee Engagement | Press Ganey 

2016

Top Hospital for Physician Communication | Becker’s Hospital Review

2015

Recognition for Overall Excellence in Patient Perspectives and Financial Strength | iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH)

Trustees of the Year Awards to long-time board members Dr. Mark Van Etten and Sheldon Johnson | Wisconsin Hospital Association

Top Hospital for Physician Communication | Becker’s Hospital Review

5-Star rating | Centers for Medicare Services based on how patients perceived their hospital care experience as reported on the HCAHPS survey

2014

Excellence in Patient Care Award | Studer Group — Communication with Nurses

Excellence in Patient Care Award | Studer Group – Employee Engagement

Healthcare’s Most Wired Award | Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine (Also awarded in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Partners for Patients Gold Level of Achievement Award for 2012-2014 | Wisconsin Hospital Association

2013

Chamber Member of the Year | Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce

Guardian of Excellence Award for Employee Engagement | Press Ganey

Opportunity for Success Award | Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

2012

Hospital of Choice Award | American Alliance of Healthcare Providers

Health Care Organization of the Month | Studer Group

Physician STEMI award to Dr. Pat McCann, ER Medical Director | Essentia Health

Mission Statement
Why We Exist

“To provide high-quality healthcare.”

Vision Statement
What We Want to Achieve

“To become the recognized leader in providing quality healthcare in an expanding range of progressive services.”

Values
What We Live and Work By

The Person: We can make a difference by valuing each individual through respect, compassion, and honest communication.

Integrity: Serving our customers with a respectful approach by doing the right action when no one is looking.

Confidence: Providing care and service with self-assurance, certainty, and respect.

Excellence: To always exceed expectations through knowledge and growth.

Enthusiasm: To work as a team to inspire others to a new level of excellence.

Fellowship: Respect for each other and for the diversity of the community we serve.