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Kerrville's Peterson Medical Center A 'Top 20' Hospital

Aaron Yates
Peterson Regional Medical Center is a private, non-profit hospital located in Kerrville, about 60 miles from San Antonio.

A Hill Country hospital has been named one of the top 20 rural community hospitals in the nation.

Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville earned the designation from the National Rural Health Association.

Hospitals are evaluated in areas including quality, outcomes and cost.

Peterson is the only Texas hospital on the list.

Wendy Rigby is a San Antonio native who has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. She spent two decades at KENS-TV covering health and medical news. Now, she brings her considerable background, experience and passion to Texas Public Radio.