Madison, WI, 11/20/25 – The Wisconsin Office of Rural health proudly announces that Southwest Health Center in Platteville has been named Wisconsin’s 2025 “Community Star.” This honor is awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) to recognize outstanding contributions to rural health care.
Southwest Health Center, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital who has been a staple in creating a healthier southwest Wisconsin, will be featured prominently on the official National Rural Health Day (NRHD) website, PowerOfRural.org, on November 20, 2025. This online platform will highlight their remarkable dedication to rural health alongside other Community Stars from across the nation.
On the third Thursday of November each year, NOSORH leads NRHD, an annual celebration honoring the selfless, community-minded, and determined individuals and organizations that serve the health needs of the nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health is proud to join NOSORH in honoring Southwest Health Center as Wisconsin’s Community Star. Southwest Health Center was chosen because of their ongoing commitment to improving the region’s health, using innovative methods to address significant health issues in the community.
Established in 2015 in conjunction with NRHD, the Community Star Recognition Program tells the stories of those making a difference in rural communities. Since then, more than 400 inspiring rural Stars have been honored nationwide.
To learn more about National Rural Health Day and to read the stories of this year’s Community Stars, visit PowerOfRural.org. For more about the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, visit worh.org
