Four Local Students Awarded Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Scholarships Mount Airy, NC – Northern Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Scholarship. This year, the Foundation awarded scholarships to four exceptional high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in nursing and healthcare. The scholarship is […]
From Pre-Apprentice to Award Winning Nurse
In May 2021, as part of the very first Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Northern Regional Hospital, Annsley Ramey began her journey in healthcare as one of just ten high school students selected for the inaugural class. Working in Day Surgery while still in school, she gained hands-on experience long before most students even stepped into […]
Northern Regional Hospital Named to Forbes “Top Hospitals” List
Mount Airy, N.C. – (March 2026) — Northern Regional Hospital has been recognized on the Forbes Top Hospitals List, highlighting hospitals across the United States that demonstrate excellence in patient care, quality outcomes, and overall performance. The national list evaluates acute care hospitals using publicly available data and more than 50 performance measures, including patient […]
Northern Regional Hospital Skilled Care Facility Recognized Among the Best Nationwide
(Mount Airy, NC) – (February 2026) – The Northern Skilled Nursing Facility has once again been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. The facility achieved an overall rating of 5 out of 5 and has a short-term rehabilitation rating of “High Performing”, the highest possible score. For the […]
Announcing the promotion of Joy Gilman to Chief Nursing Officer at Northern Regional Hospital
Northern Regional Hospital is pleased to share that Joy Gilman, MSN, RNC-OB, CNML, C-EFM, has accepted the role of Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). This appointment is part of our organization’s strategic succession plan and reflects our commitment to cultivating leadership from within. Gilman brings over 30 years of nursing experience, including 25 years in leadership […]
Northern Regional Hospital Announces 2025 Chris A. Lumsden Leadership Academy Graduates
Mount Airy, NC – Six graduates from the 2025 Chris A. Lumsden Leadership Academy, a comprehensive educational program designed to foster the leadership potential of employees who volunteer to participate in the six-month curriculum. The Class of 2025 includes Kayla Edwards, Diana Garcia, Gretchan Hawks, Jennifer Love, Sarah Noethlich, and Vanessa Vaught. The program, formerly […]
Northern Wellness and Fitness Center to Transition to New Ownership As “ProHealth24”
Mount Airy, NC — [October 2025] — Northern Regional Hospital is pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for the Northern Wellness and Fitness Center. Effective October 1, 2025, the facility will transition to new ownership and resume operations under the name “ProHealth24”, similar to its original name. This change marks a continuation, not a […]
Teens gain healthcare experience at Northern Regional Hospital Junior Volunteer program
Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors across Surry County are volunteering at Northern Regional Hospital during their summer break. Thirty-eight Junior Volunteers fill the hospital hallways throughout June, July, and August, gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. “Each January, we distribute applications to all area high schools to recruit Junior Volunteers,” said Tina […]
Northern Regional Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care (Mount Airy, NC- July 2025) – Northern Regional Hospital has received the […]
