Richland Center, WI (February 6, 2026) – The Richland Hospital and Clinics (TRHC) is proud to announce Bruce Roesler, CEO, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Healthcare’s 103 Critical Access Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know 2025” list. The list was published on January 29, 2026, and recognizes outstanding leaders who are advancing healthcare delivery in rural and underserved communities across the nation.

Critical access hospitals play a vital role in ensuring 24/7 emergency care and essential health services remain close to home for rural populations. Leaders recognized on this prestigious list are known for their dedication to clinical excellence, patient safety, workforce stability, and financial sustainability, qualities that define Bruce Roesler’s leadership at The Richland Hospital and Clinics.

“Bruce’s recognition by Becker’s Hospital Review reflects his unwavering commitment to strengthening rural healthcare access and ensuring high quality care for the communities we serve,” said Troy Walker, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. “Under his leadership, TRHC continues to grow services, attract top providers, and build partnerships that improve health outcomes locally.”

Mr. Roesler has served as CEO of The Richland Hospital and Clinics since 2015, overseeing an integrated multispecialty medical group and critical access hospital with more than 400 staff members. His leadership has focused on expanding service lines, recruiting and retaining physicians and clinical professionals, and fostering strategic collaborations that enhance care delivery while preserving the hospital’s role as a trusted community resource.

Prior to joining TRHC, Mr. Roesler served as President and CEO of Mercy Medical Center–New Hampton (Iowa) and as CEO of Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center (Minnesota). He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and serves as a board member of the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative and the Wisconsin Hospital Association Foundation, further underscoring his dedication to advancing rural healthcare statewide and regionally.

According to Becker’s Hospital Review, leaders selected for this list demonstrate deep expertise in navigating the unique challenges facing critical access hospitals while maintaining a steadfast commitment to patient-centered care. Notably, Becker’s Hospital Review develops this list through nominations and editorial research. Leaders do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion.

“I am honored to be recognized alongside so many dedicated rural healthcare leaders,” said Roesler. “This recognition belongs to the entire TRHC team, whose passion and commitment make it possible to deliver exceptional care to our community every day.”

The Richland Hospital and Clinics is a nationally awarded health care facility dedicated to caring, educating, and healing. Providing compassionate care for 100 years to residents of the greater Richland County area, TRHC operates an independent, integrated medical practice group in three locations, including rural health clinics in Spring Green and Muscoda and a critical access hospital at its primary location in Richland Center, WI.