Awards

2020 Wayne UNC Designation of Chest Pain Center Accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Wayne UNC Health Care Heart and Vascular Care for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The health system recently gained Chest Pain Center Accreditation, following a rigorous onsite evaluation of the team’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Read More

2020 Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target

Feel confident you’ll get excellent stroke care at Wayne UNC because we follow American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association guidelines. Wayne UNC Health Care received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines^®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. The quality award shows Wayne UNC’s commitment to safe and effective stroke treatment and proper use of medications to help you recover faster.

2018 Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target

We received Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. These awards recognize our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally researched guidelines.

American Heart Association - Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Silver Plus Award

The American Heart Association honored Wayne UNC with Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Silver Plus Award for carrying out quality improvement processes for treating stroke patients.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+

Our maternity care services received the Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC+) facility designation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The BDC+ program recognizes Wayne UNC for delivering exceptional, affordable healthcare.

American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) accredits our computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound facilities and services. That means our imaging and radiology facilities meet or exceed requirements for equipment, image quality, staff, and safety.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized our state organ donor registries’ promotion efforts for a national campaign.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Our sleep lab received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, verifying our Sleep Lab meets the highest standards in treating patients suffering from sleep disorders.

2018 Guardian of Excellence Award

Press Ganey awarded our Behavioral Health team a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award for their efforts to improve the quality and safety of patient care, provide a positive and collaborative environment for teammates and physicians and deliver an exceptional patient experience.