Community Hospital in Grand Junction is included in the latest nationwide list of hospitals patients are most likely to recommend.

Community Hospital also was honored for opening an early childhood education center.

Becker’s Healthcare compiled the list using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Only hospitals receiving five stars for patient recommendations made the Becker’s list.

“We recently received our five-star quality rating from CMS. And now to be once again recognized as one of the top recommended hospitals from Becker’s Healthcare exemplifies our commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and our community,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital.

Community Hospital also received the 2024 Early Childhood Champion Award from the Executives Partner to Invest in Children (EPIC). The award recognizes businesses and employees that demonstrate innovation and leadership in supporting children and working families.

Community Hospital was recognized for opening the Adventure Academy, an onsite early childhood education center that offers services to hospital employees as well as Mesa County residents.

“We know that a lack of available child care impacts health care, and we were honored to spearhead efforts to help minimize the lack of available child care in Mesa County,” said Tawny Espinoza, chief development officer at Community Hospital. “This project was a collaborative effort and we are extremely proud to have fostered a high-quality, affordable child care facility that our entire community can benefit from for years to come.”

Cassie Leyva, vice president of development and operations for EPIC, praised the effort. “Their commitment to creating a family friendly culture exemplifies the spirit of leadership that EPIC strives to cultivate within the private sector.”

For more information about Community Hospital, log on to YourCommunityHospital.com. For more information about the Adventure Academy, visit adventureacademygj.com.