Posted: Feb 7, 2026 / 08:42 AM EST Updated: Feb 7, 2026 / 08:42 AM EST Warren General Hospital received notice on Feb. 6, 2026, that it has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal designation is retroactive to Jan. 14, 2026. The status is intended to ensure that 24/seven essential emergency care and medical services remain permanent in Warren and surrounding rural areas.