Duke University Hospital Top 10 in Country, No. 1 in State  Once again, U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke as one of the nation's top 10 hospitals. This is the first year the magazine ranked the top hospitals in each state, with Duke being named the #1 hospital in North Carolina. The hospital is again #1 in the Triangle. (July 17, 2012)

Duke Awarded Highest State Honor as Business Role Model  Duke University Hospital has become the first hospital in North Carolina to achieve the highest level in the N.C. Awards for Excellence program that recognizes exemplary business practices.

Durham Regional Hospital Achieves Certification as a Primary Stroke Center
After demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Durham Regional has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. (Jan. 4, 2012)

Durham Regional Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award 
The award recognizes Durham Regional’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients (Oct. 7, 2011)

Duke Raleigh Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader
Duke Raleigh Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Duke Raleigh’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care. (Sept. 14, 2011)

Duke University Medical Center Advances in National Hospital Rankings 
Duke University Medical Center has again been named one of the nation's top hospitals in the U.S.News & World Report rankings. (July 19, 2011)

Duke Ranks First Among Raleigh-Durham Area Hospitals
Duke University Medical Center has been ranked the top hospital in the Raleigh-Durham area according to U.S.News & World Report's first Best Hospitals metro area rankings. (March 30, 2011)

Duke University Hospital Named Among 50 Best Hospitals in America
Becker's Hospital Review has named Duke University Hospital among the 50 best hospitals in America for prioritizing patient needs, delivering innovation to the field of medicine, and setting a higher standard for excellence in patient care. (March 1, 2011)

Health Care Heroes of Duke Medicine 2010
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. (March 3, 2010)

DukeHealth.org Recognized by Peers as Leader in Patient Safety Communication
DukeHealth.org, Duke Medicine’s Web site for patients and families, was awarded the silver medal in the category of "Best Quality & Safety Communication" at the 2009 eHealthcare Leadership Awards. (Nov. 22, 2009)

Duke Heart Center Receives American College of Cardiology Foundation Performance Achievement Award
Duke Heart Center at Duke University Hospital (DUH) has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2009 -- one of only 121 hospitals nationwide to do so. (Nov. 17, 2009)

Best Doctors 2009 Award Winners
More than 250 Duke physicians are recognized by fellow doctors throughout North Carolina as among the state’s finest. (Nov. 9, 2009)

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 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 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)