Northern Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome John P Cuellar, MD, to Northern OBGYN, bringing more than 30 years of experience in women’s healthcare and obstetrics to the region. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Cuellar earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University before receiving his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. He […]

When Amy Quesinberry, MA, BSN, RN, NCSN-E, went to bed on a Friday night, she felt completely normal. By Saturday morning, everything had changed. “I noticed my right hand was numb and my fine motor skills were greatly diminished,” Amy recalled. “I couldn’t turn on my lamp, brush my teeth, or brush my hair with […]

Dobson, NC – May 18, 2026 - The first youth apprentice program for registered nurses in North Carolina continues to thrive, culminating in another successful year. Twenty local students were recognized at this year’s Apprenticeship and Career Signing Event on Monday, May 18, at the Shelton-Badgett NC Viticulture & Enology Center – Grand Hall at Surry Community College.  Fourteen students committed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]