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 […]

Tuesday was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, with the date — Feb. 2, 2022 — reading as 2/22/22. That had sparked many, particularly on social media, to label it Twosday. One young lady took that to the next level at Northern Regional Hospital. Baby Jane Eileen Tallman was born at 2:22 p.m., leaving her birthday as 2:22 […]

Marissa Montgomery, FNP-C, has joined the professional clinical team of Northern Family Medicine – the busy, rapidly-growing Family Medicine Division of Northern Regional Hospital.   As a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Montgomery will meet, diagnose and treat patients for a wide variety of common and chronic conditions and ailments – including minor injuries, diabetes, high-blood pressure, […]