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Cape Fear Valley Medical Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital

By Staff Report, posted 4 years ago

U.S. News & World Report has declared Cape Fear Valley Medical Center a Best Regional Hospital for 2022-23, a recent press release from CFVMC said. 

“We are pleased to receive this recognition from U.S. News & World Report. Providing exceptional healthcare for all our patients has always been our top priority,” said Mike Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health. “Our team of caregivers is committed to the highest standards for quality and safety, and this recognition is a result of that commitment.”

 The Best Hospital rankings have been ongoing for 33 years and “are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures,” the press release said. 

Additionally, the hospital was deemed as “High Performing” for several conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and stroke. 

 Moreover, the rankings Health Equity measure indicated that Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has more representation of low-income patients compared to other counties. Health equity was measured by data on “various dimensions of equity for historically underserved patients,” the release said.

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