Achievers & Accolades

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Hoke Hospital earn seven “High Performing” specialty recognitions in U.S. News & World Report rankings

By Staff Report, posted 1 month ago

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report in six different care areas, and Hoke Hospital was also recognized as High Performing for one specialty.

The annual “Best Hospitals” rankings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center was recognized as “High Performing” for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Hoke Hospital also received a “High Performing” rating for Pneumonia. In addition, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center was named a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access, based on U.S. News analyzing data on various dimensions of equality for historically underserved patients.

“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, in a press release. “Our team of caregivers is committed to the highest standards for quality and safety, and this recognition is a result of that commitment.”

For the 2024-2025 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated about 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. In the 15 specialty areas, only 160 hospitals were nationally ranked in at least one specialty.

 

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