Exceptional Healthcare Joins the Minot Area Chamber EDC

February 5, 2025
Exterior rendering of new Exceptional Community Hospital in Minot, North Dakota.


Minot, ND — Exceptional Healthcare Inc. is proud to announce that we are now an official member of the Minot Area Chamber EDC! Exceptional Healthcare is a Dallas, Texas, based healthcare company operating community hospitals in rural communities. 


 Don Nicolini, Vice President of Development at Exceptional Healthcare said, “As we prepare to bring high-quality, 24/7 emergency and inpatient care to the Minot community, we are excited to be a member of the Minot Area Chamber EDC. We look forward to connecting with local businesses, leaders, and residents who share our commitment to growth, innovation, and exceptional service.” 


The construction of an Exceptional Community Hospital in Minot would be the first hospital for Exceptional Healthcare in North Dakota. The new hospital would create approximately one hundred new healthcare jobs and will be a $25M investment into the community. 


 “As a premier leader in developing and operating community-based hospitals, Exceptional Healthcare’s mission is to improve access to healthcare in rural communities. We are committed to delivering an unparalleled healthcare experience centered on our patients and their families,” said Bruce McVeigh, Chief Operating Officer of Exceptional Healthcare. 


Exceptional Healthcare currently operates six hospitals located in Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma, with two additional hospitals opening in Arizona and New Mexico by end of 2025. A new hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, is under construction and anticipated to open in late 2026. A timeline for the construction and opening of the new Minot hospital is still in the planning stages and updates will be provided soon. 


Exceptional Healthcare looks forward to being an active part of the community and working with the Chamber EDC and community partners to collaborate, support community initiatives, and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of people living in Minot and surround areas. Learn more at www.ECH24.com


About Exceptional Community Hospitals:
Exceptional Community Hospitals provide high-quality, patient centered inpatient care and emergency services 24/7. Our hospitals have little or no wait time, spacious inpatient rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, a fully equipped lab, inpatient pharmacy, and radiology suite with digital diagnostic imaging. A team of experienced and welcoming board-certified physicians, nurses and techs staff our facilities. We accept all insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. We also honor in-network benefits for emergency services in accordance with the Federal No Surprises Act.


About Exceptional Healthcare, Inc.

Founded in 2014, Exceptional Healthcare Inc. has historically been known as a premier provider in Emergency and Hospital Outpatient Services. In 2021, Exceptional Healthcare began expanding access to high-quality, community-based healthcare in rural communities though construction of its first community hospital in Arizona. As a premier leader in developing and operating community-based hospitals, Exceptional Healthcare’s mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centered emergency care and inpatient hospitalization services using a concierge care service standard. Today, Exceptional Healthcare operates Exceptional Community Hospitals in Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas. Additional hospitals will be opening soon in Arizona, New Mexico, and South Dakota.


April 24, 2025
Maricopa, Arizona — Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa has been surveyed by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and has successfully met the requirements for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with CIHQ Standards and the Conditions of Participation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This recognition reflects the hospital's continuous commitment to safety and quality patient care. Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa was subjected to a rigorous unannounced on-site assessment on Thursday, April 3rd. The CIHQ team toured the hospital, reviewed medical records, observed care practices, and interviewed staff and patients. " CIHQ's goal is to partner with hospitals to improve the care provided in our communities, " states Richard Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of CIHQ. " CIHQ is proud to recognize Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa for achieving accreditation. " Bruce McVeigh, Chief Operating Officer at Exceptional Community Hospital said, " Achieving accreditation from CIHQ demonstrates our accountability and commitment to delivering safe and quality care to all patients. Surveyors with CIHQ used every opportunity to educate and inform staff and providers on best practices to improve the patient care environment. The conclusion of the on-site survey is validation of the work our hospital staff does every day to comply with nationally developed patient safety standards. We are excited to have achieved this recognition, and it speaks to our continued accountability and commitment to the patients we care for. " For more information about the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality, please visit the CIHQ website https://cihq.org . About Exceptional Community Hospitals: Exceptional Community Hospitals provide high-quality, patient centered inpatient care and emergency services 24/7. Our hospitals have little or no wait time, spacious inpatient rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, a fully equipped lab, inpatient pharmacy, and radiology suite with digital diagnostic imaging. A team of experienced and welcoming physicians, nurses and techs staff our facilities. We accept all insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. We also honor in-network benefits for emergency services in accordance with the Federal No Surprises Act. Exceptional Community Hospitals are in Arizona and Texas with additional facilities opening in Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Learn more at https://www.ehc24.com .
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