Honors & Awards

Health Care Heroes of Duke Medicine 2008

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)

2007 Friends of Nursing

More than 200 nurses from across Duke University Health System were nominated for 31 Excellence in Nursing awards presented annually by the Friends of Nursing. (November 16, 2007)

Nurses Association Awards Durham Regional Units

The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Professional Practice Advisory has recognized two Durham Regional Hospital nursing units a Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces. (October 15, 2007)

Duke Health Named One Of Nation's "Most Wired"

Duke University Health System named one of the 100 Most Wired hospitals and health systems in the country, according to Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. (July 27, 2007)

Duke 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 Doctors Rate With Peers Around State

Fellow doctors throughout North Carolina recognize 180 Duke physicians as among the state’s finest. (July 24, 2007)

Duke Ranks Seventh Among Best U.S. Hospitals

For the 18th 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 14, 2006)

Duke University Hospital Named Magnet Hospital

Only 3.7 percent of the nation's hospitals have earned the designation, which is intended to recognize hospitals that provide the highest level of nursing care. (September 18, 2006)

Cardiac Care Unit Receives Beacon Award

The Cardiac Care Unit at Duke University Hospital has been recognized for excellent critical care by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). (February 14, 2006)

Strength, Hope, and Caring Awards 2006

See the individuals and teams that went above and beyond to achieve extraordinary outcomes on behalf of Duke Hospital in 2004-2005. (February 10, 2006)

Duke's Medical School Ranks Sixth in Nation for NIH Funds

Duke University School of Medicine finished in sixth place among the nation's top National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded medical... (July 12, 2005)