Press Releases

Duke Raleigh Hospital is among a select group of six medical centers in the U.S. participating in a national pilot study to improve care for lung cancer patients. (read on)

Duke Raleigh Cancer Center has completed significant improvements to its hematology/oncology clinic. (read on)

Duke Raleigh Hospital will host two educational sessions on diabetes and pre-diabetes for the community. The sessions, titled “How Sweet It Is,” will take place at Duke Raleigh Hospital’s Café in the Dogwood and Cardinal classrooms. The first session will be from 6 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 and the second from 9 – 10 a.m. on Nov. 10. (read on)

RALEIGH, N.C. – Duke Raleigh Hospital received the NC Prevention Partners’ (NCPP) Red Apple designation for its commitment to providing a healthy food environment and choices to its patients, visitors and employees. Duke Raleigh is only one of 29 hospitals across the state that have received this designation for making healthy food more available, visible and affordable in all food service areas.

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Duke Raleigh Hospital is among five hospitals chosen by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to receive the NOVA Award. Established in 1993, the AHA NOVA Award recognizes hospitals and health systems for their collaborative efforts toward improving community health. (read on)

The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) named Duke Raleigh Hospital a second-time recipient of its Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award. This exceptional hospital was recognized for creating positive work environments for registered nurses. (read on)

In a unique collaboration between health alliances and the arts, the Duke Raleigh Hospital Guild and Ruggero Piano will present “A Celebration of Music and Healing” with the premiere of The 99 Beautiful Names of God by J. Mark Scearce and performed by pianist John Cheek. (read on)

Raleigh, NC – Duke Raleigh Hospital has achieved Magnet™ designation for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only five percent of the nation’s hospitals have earned this designation, the highest level of national recognition to health care organizations that demonstrate sustained excellence in nursing care. (read on)

Duke Raleigh Hospital is pleased to announce the completion of the Duke Raleigh Gardens, offering a pristine respite on the hospital campus. The beautiful gardens include water features, walking paths and beautiful foliage with North Carolina’s native plants. With Phase I complete in October 2007, the Gardens have most recently grown with the addition of Phases II and III to complete the vision of a place enjoyment and tranquility for all patients, visitors and staff at Duke Raleigh Hospital. (read on)

(Raleigh, NC) – Duke Raleigh Hospital is pleased to be named as one of the 2008 Best Places to Work in the Triangle announced today by the Triangle Business Journal. This distinction is awarded to organizations based on team effectiveness, retention, senior leadership, organizational values and rewards and recognition. (read on)

Duke Raleigh Hospital is ranked among the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare, a leading publication of healthcare news. Modern Healthcare announced the listing on Monday to recognize outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on a national level. (read on)

(Raleigh, NC) -- Lush surroundings adorned with North Carolina’s native plants, meandering walking paths and trickling water features are beginning to bloom at the new Duke Raleigh Gardens. Conveniently nestled on the edge of the Duke Raleigh Hospital campus, the Duke Raleigh Gardens will offer a unique haven for patients, visitors and employees including an events lawn for special occasions and tranquil nooks for sitting and resting. (read on)

(Raleigh, NC) -- Those visiting the Duke Raleigh Hospital campus will soon be able to go to a pristine and tranquil garden for respite. The unique Duke Raleigh Garden is made possible through a generous donation from the family of Duke Raleigh Advisory Board Member Carolyn Grant. Carolyn and her son Forrest made the contribution in honor of Forrest’s grandfathers, W. Carrell Willis and W. Forrest Grant.

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Raleigh, NC -- Bill Breedlove said it’s the place he made lasting friendships. Liz Holland said it gave her the ability to play with her grandchildren. Patient Mary Anne Barbour said it saved her life. Over the past twenty years, the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital has meant many things to many people. On October 17, 2006, the center’s current and former patients, staff and physicians will gather for a reception in honor of Wake County’s oldest hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation program and to celebrate 20 years of improving patient’s lives. (read on)

Triangle Area, N.C. (October 3, 2006) - North Carolina’s three major Triangle area health systems, including Duke University Health System, UNC Healthcare and WakeMed Health & Hospitals, announced their decision today to become 100 percent tobacco-free by July 4, 2007. Combined, these three health systems perform nearly 3,000,000 patient encounters per year, serving patients from all 100 counties in North Carolina. Together, the three systems employ nearly 40,000 health care workers. (read on)

RALEIGH, N.C.-Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education have been awarded a three-year grant from The Duke Endowment totaling $347,000. The funding will underwrite a partnership program called Wholesome Routines, a school-based, comprehensive nutrition and physical activity program with a curriculum developed by the Poe Center. (read on)

Raleigh, NC -- Duke Raleigh Hospital has been named the first hospital recipient in the state of the Hallmarks of Healthy Workplace designation by the North Carolina Nurses Association Professional Practice Advocacy Coalition (NCNA). The nursing recognition is given to facilities that have developed healthy workplaces for nursing staff and advocate nursing involvement in all facets of the organization. (read on)

Raleigh, N.C. – Richard Gannotta has been named the new chief operating officer of Duke Health Raleigh Hospital (DHRH). Gannotta comes to DHRH from WakeMed Raleigh Campus, where he was recently named senior vice president and administrator of the Raleigh campus. Prior to that he served as senior vice president of operations since 2003 and vice president of operations since 1999. (read on)

Raleigh, N.C. – Doug Vinsel has been named the new chief executive officer of Duke Health Raleigh Hospital (DHRH). Vinsel comes to DHRH from WakeMed Health and Hospitals, where he has served as chief operating officer and executive vice president since 1984. Vinsel's selection was announced jointly Tuesday by Victor J. Dzau, M.D., chancellor for health affairs at Duke and president and CEO of the Duke University Health System, and Ralph Moore, chairman of the DHRH Advisory Board. (read on)

Duke Health Raleigh Hospital (DHRH) is committed to providing the very best and highest quality services to our patients. An important part of this commitment is the growth and development of services that reflect the changing needs of our community. During the past few months the Duke University Health System and DHRH hospital leadership has conducted research with the goal of defining clear priorities for programs that will add value to care in Wake County. (read on)