Brevard, N.C. - Transylvania Regional Hospital was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States.

"Transylvania Regional Hospital is proud of the efforts of our physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this national recognition," said Bob Bednarek, president and CEO of Transylvania Regional Hospital. "Our entire healthcare team is dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients in this community when they need us."

The HealthStrong Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, including Transylvania Regional Hospital, scored best among critical access hospitals on the iVantage Health Analytics' Hospital Strength Index. The 2013 Top 100 CAH announcement is the second release of this important designation.

Transylvania Regional Hospital introduced its new brand this week to reflect that it is now a full member of Mission Health. On hand for a brand launch event held Tuesday at TRH were (left to right): John Nichols, Transylvania Health System chairman; Bob Maxwell, TRH Board past chairman; Ronald Paulus, M.D., president and CEO of Mission Health; Bob Bednarek, TRH president and CEO; Becky Carter, TRH COO and VP of Clinical Operations; and John Holbrook, current TRH Board chairman.