Awards
Get compassionate patient-focused care at Wayne UNC Health Care. We aim to provide top-quality care, the best treatments for your condition, and an outstanding patient experience.
Awards and Recognition
Feel confident about the excellent care and treatment you’ll get at Wayne UNC because:
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.
The Great 100
The Great 100, Inc. is a grassroots organization honoring the nursing profession in North Carolina. It recognizes nursing excellence and awards educational scholarships to registered nurses.
This professional organization acknowledges 100 North Carolina nurses every year for their excellence in practice and commitment to their profession. Wayne UNC is proud of our current and past Great 100 winners:
2018
Hayley Fly, AD, BS HCM
Marquita Ingram, ADN, OCRN
2016
Holly Daly, BSN, NCSC
Debra Joyner, BSN, NCSC
2014
Pamela Anderson, BSN, NCSC
2013
Kimberly Kennedy, BSN, NCSC
Susan Peacock, BSN
Sherry Rogers, MS Ed, BSN
Lori Jones, ADN, COHN
2012
Becky Byrd, ADN, ORRN
Kimberly Muntz, ADN
Patricia Prentice-Austin, RN, BSN, MS Public Health
Yvonne Williams, RN
2011
Kelli Corbett, MSN, NP
Cindy McPhail, RN, BSN
Debbie Smith, RN, BSN, MS Nursing Education
2010
Jeff Brogneaux, RN
Valerie Davis, RN
Bonnie Sisko, RN
Donna Wimberly, RN, MBA/MHA
Karen Yarbrough, RN, BSN
2009
Barbara Shelton, RN, BSN
Rick Sutton, RN, MSN
2008
Donna Peedin, RN, BSN
Valerie Peele
Nannette Newcomb, RN, BSN, MSN
2006
Shana Edwards, CRNA
Others
Pam Lewis, RN, BSN