PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Ascension at Home together with Compassus program serving Pittsburg, Kansas, has earned the prestigious title of first runner-up for Compassus Home Health Program of the Year for their outstanding performance in 2025. As part of the Compassus family, Ascension at Home offers home health and home infusion services in locations nationwide.
This honor recognizes the Pittsburg home health program for surpassing its peers across the country, demonstrating exceptional care and dedication. Compassus’ Excellence Awards are rooted in the principles that guide the company’s mission and services. Being named first runner-up for Program of the Year is a remarkable achievement, reflecting the program’s commitment to Compassus’ core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and innovation.
“Excellence is at the core of our organization, reflected in our commitment to delivering exceptional care. Receiving the runner-up Home Health Program of the Year award highlights the Pittsburg team’s dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Compassus COO and President, East, Andy Pate. “This team has gone above and beyond to meet and exceed our rigorous standards for outstanding home-based care.”
“The first runner-up award recognizes Pittsburg as one of the top-performing home health programs in our organization over the past year. This distinction reflects the dedication of the program’s leadership and hard-working team members. Their commitment to meeting and exceeding our rigorous quality standards while providing exceptional care to patients is truly commendable,” said Julie Atlee, home health executive director. “Pittsburg serves as an exemplary model of Compassus’ commitment to delivering superior home health care.”
The local home health program serves patients and families in the Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford counties. For more information, visit https://www.compassus.com/locations/kansas/pittsburg-home-health/.
