Recent Recognition for Duke Medicine

Duke Named a 2009 50 N.C. Family-Friendly Company
Carolina Parenting Inc. named Duke University Health System (DUHS) one of its 2009 N.C. Family-Friendly 50 companies for offering employees benefits and programs that promote work/life balance. (Aug. 31, 2009)

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)

Health Care Heroes of Duke Medicine 2009

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 2, 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 Award

Duke 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 Magnet^TM 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 Hospital

Durham 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)

Duke Physicians Named as "America's Top Doctors for Women"

Four Duke physicians were named as "America's Top Doctors for Women" in the November issue of Women's Health. (Nov. 6, 2008)

Duke Named One of Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospital Performance Improvement Leaders

Duke University Hospital has been selected to receive the 2007 Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Performance Improvement Leaders award, one of the highest tributes a management team can receive. (August 26, 2008)

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)