Awards and Recognition
Awards, Accreditations & Clinical Excellence
At Huntsville Memorial Hospital, our commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare is at the heart of everything we do.
These accreditations and awards reflect our continuous promise to Walker County and our surrounding communities: to deliver exceptional care close to home.
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Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) Accreditation
On November 14, 2025, Huntsville Memorial Hospital earned its 3-Year Hospital Reaccreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CIHQ accreditation serves as a trusted seal of approval, certifying that our facilities, clinical operations, and patient care standards meet or exceed rigorous national quality benchmarks and the Conditions of Participation established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
CIHQ Disease-Specific Primary Stroke Center Certification
On November 11, 2022, Huntsville Memorial Hospital officially earned its initial Disease-Specific Certification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). This milestone designation validated that HMH possesses the dedicated clinical infrastructure, advanced 24/7 imaging technology, specialized medical personnel, and standardized treatment protocols required to manage complex acute stroke cases from the moment a patient enters the emergency department.
2026 Leapfrog “Full Transparency” Badge
Huntsville Memorial Hospital has earned the 2026 Leapfrog “Full Transparency” badge from The Leapfrog Group by successfully completing, affirming, and submitting all sections of the 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. This designation recognizes our dedication to patient safety, clinical quality, and public accountability across every department. By openly sharing our performance data, HMH empowers our community to make informed decisions while driving continuous improvements in the high standards of care we deliver.
2026 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award
Huntsville Memorial Hospital is proud to earn national recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the 2026 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, alongside two prestigious specialized distinctions: the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
The Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite designation highlights our emergency and clinical teams for delivering rapid, life-saving intervention when every second counts. To achieve this elite level, HMH consistently meets strict national benchmarks by administering clot-busting medication within 60 minutes or less of hospital arrival for at least 85% of eligible acute ischemic stroke patients—drastically improving recovery potential and reducing the risk of long-term disability.
The Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinction addresses the vital link between metabolic health, stroke, and heart disease. Adults with type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of experiencing severe cardiovascular complications. This honor certifies that HMH consistently follows specialized, evidence-based care guidelines for diabetic patients hospitalized for stroke, including tailored therapies, proven risk-reduction strategies, and structured post-discharge care to foster better long-term health and lower readmission rates.
Together, these recognitions demonstrate Huntsville Memorial Hospital’s commitment to putting leading-edge medical science into daily practice, giving Walker County and neighboring communities immediate access to exceptional, life-saving stroke care close to home.
2026 Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Stroke Gold Award
Huntsville Memorial Hospital is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the 2026 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, earning advanced distinctions on both the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
This prestigious national recognition underscores our clinical team’s unwavering commitment to providing fast, high-quality, evidence-based care for stroke patients. By implementing the American Heart Association’s proven treatment protocols and specialized care pathways, HMH continuously improves recovery outcomes and ensures our community has immediate access to life-saving, top-tier medical care close to home.
2025 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award
Huntsville Memorial Hospital is proud to earn national recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the 2025 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, alongside two prestigious specialized distinctions: the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
The Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite designation highlights our emergency and clinical teams for delivering rapid, life-saving intervention when every second counts. To achieve this elite level, HMH consistently meets strict national benchmarks by administering clot-busting medication within 60 minutes or less of hospital arrival for at least 85% of eligible acute ischemic stroke patients—drastically improving recovery potential and reducing the risk of long-term disability.
The Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinction addresses the vital link between metabolic health, stroke, and heart disease. Adults with type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of experiencing severe cardiovascular complications. This honor certifies that HMH consistently follows specialized, evidence-based care guidelines for diabetic patients hospitalized for stroke, including tailored therapies, proven risk-reduction strategies, and structured post-discharge care to foster better long-term health and lower readmission rates.
Together, these recognitions demonstrate Huntsville Memorial Hospital’s commitment to putting leading-edge medical science into daily practice, giving Walker County and neighboring communities immediate access to exceptional, life-saving stroke care close to home.
2025 Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Stroke Silver Achievement Award
Demonstrating a continuous commitment to advancing rural emergency medicine, Huntsville Memorial Hospital was recognized with the 2025 Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Stroke Silver Achievement Award. This award marked a crucial milestone in our ongoing efforts to streamline emergency response workflows, enhance diagnostic imaging speed, and optimize patient transfer and care protocols throughout Walker County, paving the way for our subsequent Gold-level recognition.
2024 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award
Huntsville Memorial Hospital is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the 2024 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, earning advanced distinctions on both the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
This prestigious national recognition underscores our clinical team’s unwavering commitment to providing fast, high-quality, evidence-based care for stroke patients. By implementing the American Heart Association’s proven treatment protocols and specialized care pathways, HMH continuously improves recovery outcomes and ensures our community has immediate access to life-saving, top-tier medical care close to home.
The Huntsville Item’s Best of Awards (2026)
Huntsville Memorial Hospital earned top community honors in The Huntsville Item’s 2026 Best of Awards, taking 1st place for Best Hospital, Best Nurse (Morgan Newman, Perioperative Services), and Best OB/GYN (Dr. Curtis Montgomery). These widespread honors highlight our community’s continued trust across our specialized surgical, outpatient, and emergency care services.
The Huntsville Item’s Best of Awards (2025)
In The Huntsville Item’s 2025 Best of Awards, Huntsville Memorial Hospital was voted the area’s Best Hospital through the HMH Medical Clinic. Together, these awards reflect our staff’s ongoing commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout the region.
The Huntsville Item’s Best of Awards (2024)
Huntsville Memorial Hospital achieved major local distinctions in The Huntsville Item’s 2024 Best of Awards, winning 1st place for Best Hospital, Best OB/GYN Office (HMH Women’s Health Clinic), and Best Nurse for Morgan Newman. These awards emphasize our multi-departmental clinical excellence and strong patient-first dedication across Walker County.
MISSION
To care for our community with compassion, integrity, and excellence.
VISION
To be the provider of choice and improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
VALUES
Upholding Dignity
Embracing Individuality
Unwavering Stewardship
Quality Without Compromise
Patient & Family-Centered Care
BEYOND CARE: Creating a Culture Where Safety Comes First
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OUR VOLUNTEERS
For over 60 years, the Huntsville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has been an integral part of the hospital services. From running the gift shop, developing craft projects, and transporting patients, to providing ready smiles and encouragement to patients and visitors alike, this group of volunteers has shown the true meaning of service to others. Huntsville Memorial is truly privileged to have this dedicated group of men and women volunteering in our facility.
Celebrating 95 Years
HMH has provided healthcare for our community for almost a century! We’re proud to be a long-term pillar in Huntsville, Texas.