Published on July 30, 2025

SOMC Makes List of Great Community Hospitals

Becker's Hospital Review is delighted to release the 2025 iteration of its 'Great Community Hospitals' list. Southern Ohio Medical Center is proud to be recognized among this year's honorees.

These community hospitals stand out for delivering expert care, strengthening local economies and driving innovation, even with limited resources. Many have earned recognition from top rankings and ratings organizations for their exceptional clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and high performance in specialty services.

Each hospital on this list is deeply committed to uplifting its community while providing accessible, affordable care close to home.

Becker’s Healthcare is proud to celebrate the dedication and achievements of these hospitals, honoring their vital role in advancing healthcare where it’s needed most.

The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations and curated the list to highlight the great work of community hospitals across the nation.

The full list features individual profiles of all hospitals on the list, and can be read here: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and-ratings/100-great-community-hospitals-2025.

Note: Becker's Healthcare developed this list based on nominations and editorial research. Organizations do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion on this list. This list is not exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of the organizations mentioned. Organizations are presented in alphabetical order.