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Honors & Awards
Duke University Health System Receives Nearly $250,000 in Performance Awards Recognizing High Quality Care
Duke University Health System received nearly $250,000 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in a project that rewards hospitals for high quality care. (Aug. 17, 2009)
Duke University Hospital Honored by American Hospital
Association for Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Patient
Care
Duke University Hospital is one of three U.S. hospitals to be
recognized by the American Hospital Association for leadership
and innovation in quality, safety and commitment to patient
care. (July 20, 2009)
Duke Ranks Tenth Among Best U.S. Hospitals
For the 20th year in a row, Duke University Hospital has been
named as one of the top 10 U.S. hospitals in the annual
U.S.News & World Report "Best Hospitals" edition.
(July 16, 2009)
Duke Raleigh Hospital Named Healthy Workplace for
Nurses
The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) named Duke Raleigh
Hospital a second-time recipient of its Hallmarks of Healthy
Workplaces award. This exceptional hospital was recognized for
creating positive work environments for registered nurses.
(June 5, 2009)
Duke Ranks Sixth Best Among Schools of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine has been named one of the
top 10 schools of medicine in the annual America’s Best
Graduate Schools edition of U.S.News & World
Report. (Apr. 23,
2009)
Duke Receives 2008 Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: Everest Award for National Benchmarks
Duke University Hospital received Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals highest honor for meeting all of the national benchmarks at the fastest rates of long-term improvement. (Apr. 1, 2009)
Duke Receives 2008 Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: National Benchmarks AwardDuke University Hospital received the National Benchmarks Award from Thomson Reuters for demonstrating superior clinical, operational, and financial performance. (Apr. 1, 2009)
Duke Raleigh Hospital Named Magnet Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital has achieved MagnetTM designation for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only 5 percent of the nation's hospitals have earned this designation, the highest level of national recognition to health care organizations that demonstrate sustained excellence in nursing care. (February 17, 2009)
Durham Regional Hospital Named Magnet HospitalDurham Regional Hospital (DRH) has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only 5 percent of the nation's hospitals have earned the designation, which is intended to recognize hospitals that provide the highest level of nursing care. (November 18, 2008)
Health Care Heroes of Duke Medicine
The Health Care Hero Awards are presented annually by the Triangle Business Journal and honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to health care in the greater Triangle community. (April 3, 2008)
Durham Regional Units Named Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces for Nurses
The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Professional Practice Advisory has recognized two Durham Regional Hospital nursing units as Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces. (October 15, 2007)
Duke Children’s Honored by U.S.News & World Report in New Ranking
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center was ranked among the best facilities for multidisciplinary pediatric care in the first-ever stand-alone rankings released by U.S.News & World Report. (August 31, 2007)
Duke Named One of Nation's "Most Wired" Hospitals
Duke University Health System has been named one of the 100 Most Wired hospitals and health systems in the country, according to Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. (July 27, 2007)
Duke University Medical Center Wins Consumer Choice Award
Duke University Medical Center again received a Consumer Choice award for providing quality health care and was recognized as the most-preferred hospital in Durham, North Carolina. (July 27, 2007)
Duke Medicine Honored Among North Carolina's Best Hospitals
The three hospitals of Duke Medicine have been recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as among the best in four critical specialties. (July 27, 2007)
