Vandalia Health’s Mon Medical Center, Mon Preston Memorial Hospital earn multiple 2026 Women’s Choice Award honors

Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center and Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital have been recognized with multiple 2026 Women’s Choice Award honors, reflecting a commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and exceptional patient experience across the region.

These national recognitions reflect not only performance metrics, but the trust women place in Vandalia Health hospitals for care at every stage of life — from preventive services and maternity care to emergency treatment, advanced surgery and cancer care.

Mon Medical Center recognitions

Mon Medical Center received seven 2026 Women’s Choice Award honors, earning distinction as one of America’s Best Hospitals for:

• Outpatient Experience (Top 6% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)
• Patient Safety (Top 2% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)
• Minimally Invasive Surgery (Top 2% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)
• Knee & Hip Replacement (Top 7% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)
• Obstetrics (Top 12% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)
• Cancer Care (Top 3% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)
• Women’s Services (Top 3% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)

Together, these distinctions highlight Mon Medical Center’s role as a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive women’s health care close to home — offering maternity and newborn care, advanced gynecologic and minimally invasive procedures, breast imaging, oncology services and surgical expertise delivered through coordinated specialty care.

“Receiving these Women’s Choice Award distinctions is especially meaningful because this recognition reflects the preferences and trust of women, who often make the majority of health care decisions for their families,” said Krystal Atkinson, DNP, RN, CNOR, Chief Administrative Officer, Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center, and Chief Nursing Executive, Vandalia Health Northern Region. “It speaks to the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses and team members who deliver safe, compassionate and clinically excellent care close to home. From welcoming new life into the world to providing advanced surgical and cancer care, we are honored to earn that trust every day and remain committed to exceeding the expectations of the women and families we serve.”

Mon Preston Memorial Hospital recognitions

Mon Preston Memorial Hospital earned two 2026 Women’s Choice Award distinctions, including:

• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience (Ranked No. 64 out of 930 small hospitals nationally)
• America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care (Top 5% of 4,655 hospitals nationally)

The 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience designation places Mon Preston Memorial Hospital among the top-performing small hospitals nationally, ranking No. 64 out of 930 in its category, reflecting exceptional performance in communication, responsiveness and overall patient recommendation scores.

The Best Hospitals for Emergency Care award recognizes top-performing emergency departments nationwide based on criteria such as wait times, percentage of patients who leave without being seen, timely stroke care and performance in treating severe sepsis.

“These recognitions are especially meaningful because they reflect the confidence women place in our hospital to care for not only themselves, but also the people who matter most to them — especially during life’s most critical moments,” said Melissa Lockwood, Chief Administrative Officer, Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital. “From emergency care to everyday health needs, we take that responsibility seriously and remain dedicated to delivering timely, quality care with the personal attention our community deserves.”

Together, these honors reinforce a systemwide commitment to comprehensive, full-spectrum women’s care across Vandalia Health — including preventive services, maternity and newborn care, advanced imaging, cancer treatment, minimally invasive surgery and emergency care.

For women in the communities served by Mon Medical Center and Mon Preston Memorial Hospital, these recognitions signal:

• Access to nationally ranked programs
• Proven safety and quality outcomes
• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Experienced clinical teams and specialty expertise
• Advanced technology delivered close to home

The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals is a trusted referral source that evaluates hospitals using robust criteria, including clinical performance, patient satisfaction and accreditations, while uniquely incorporating the preferences of women.

For more information about health care at Mon Medical Center or Mon Preston Memorial Hospital, visit MonHealth.com.