Mount Airy, NC – Northern Regional Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Chris A. Lumsden was presented with the 2022 American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award during the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s biannual meeting. Every year, one individual in each state is honored as a “Grassroots Champion” by the American Hospital Association (AHA) in consultation […]

Mount Airy, NC – Northern Regional Hospital has earned a five-star rating for quality care – the highest award possible — in the most recently published ‘Hospital Compare’ report of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  Northern Regional Hospital is one of only 12 hospitals in North Carolina, and the only hospital in […]

Mount Airy, NC – Some of our possible next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to experience their industry hands-on. Eighteen local high school students interested in becoming registered nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, or any number of occupations in the medical profession participated in Camp Med 2022 Summer Program provided by […]

MOUNT AIRY, NC, July 1, 2022 — In addition to Northern Regional Hospital’s (NRH) earlier recognition as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, NRH has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate […]

2 Local High School Graduates Awarded $5,000 Scholarships MOUNT AIRY, NC, June 3, 2022 – Northern Regional Hospital recently awarded the 2022 Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Scholarship to accomplished students planning to pursue a rewarding profession in healthcare. The scholarship can be used to cover the cost of tuition, books, and supplies for selected students […]

MOUNT AIRY, NC, May 19, 2022 – Northern Regional Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Northern Regional Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. Lynn Lambert, Director of Quality Management at Northern Regional Hospital, who oversaw the Leapfrog assessment, said, […]

We are excited to announce the opening of Northern Drive and additional parking! This private drive, formerly a section of Worth Street, is located between the intersections of Rockford and S. South Streets and will now serve as an entry and exit to the Northern Regional Hospital campus. Conveniently located adjacent to the Northern Regional […]

Please join us in congratulating our President and CEO, Chris A. Lumsden, for receiving the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Bridgewater College during a ceremony held in April. This award recognizes those who have “exceedingly contributed to the advancement of vocational and professional achievements.” This award is no surprise knowing Chris’ passion for helping others […]

The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) honors Virginia “Jenny” Triplett, RN, BSN, Director of the Northern Skilled Nursing Center at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, North Carolina with the 2022 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Only 3% of facilities nationwide met the initial selection criteria. This year, fifty‐seven administrators in 17 states […]