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Article: The ASRT salutes your excellence, North Mississippi Medical Center.(American Society of Radiologic Technologists)(Cover story)
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- ASRT Scanner
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- February 1, 2007
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When a medical facility is the largest rural hospital in America, there is little doubt the challenges are many, but in the case of North Mississippi Medical Center, so are the rewards. Delivering care to about 650,000 people in 24 rural counties means patients often drive 50 to 60 miles to get the health care they need. When they drive that distance, they want to have as many of their needs met as possible in one trip--so does the hospital.
This is just one of the reasons that NMMC, located in Tupelo, Miss., is a recipient of the prestigious 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. It has been said that the Baldrige criteria for Performance Excellence is ...