Wytheville, VA, –Wythe County Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for gold Certification.

Wythe County Community Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in August of 2025. During the visit, a team from The Joint Commission evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. The Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“Gold Stroke Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Wythe County Community Hospital for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”

“We congratulate Wythe County Community Hospital for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

We are truly honored to receive the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission and the Heart-Check mark from the American Stroke Association,” said Chief Executive Officer Theresa Dix, MSN, RN, CPPS of Wythe County Community Hospital. “This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our entire team. Every day, our physicians, nurses, and staff work tirelessly to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Achieving this certification reinforces our ongoing commitment to excellence, patient safety, and improving outcomes for those we serve.”

 About Wythe County Community Hospital

Wythe County Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a leading hospital company dedicated to providing quality healthcare services close to home. A 100-bed, acute care community hospital, Wythe County Community Hospital offers a wide range of services including 24-hour Emergency Care, Surgical Services, Extended Care Services, Intensive Care, Women's Services, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Sleep Lab, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Hospice, Home Health, Cardiology, Respiratory, Cancer Services, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, Community, and WorkPoint Wellness Occupational Medicine. WCCH is fully accredited by TJC, and we are an accredited Chest Pain Center, certified by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. For more information about Wythe County Community Hospital, please call 276.228.0200 or visit www.WCCHcares.com.  For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit www.Lifepointhealth.net

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