These are the Safest North Carolina Hospitals, Experts Say

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Experts have come out with a new list of the best and safest North Carolina hospitals, so you can see which local hospitals you’ll want to head to when you’re in need of medical attention.

One local hospital has even made the national “honor roll.” Hopefully, you don’t have to go to the hospital too much in life, but when you do, you want to make sure to be at a good hospital.

Experts Say These Are the Safest North Carolina Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the best and safest hospitals in North Carolina, helping guide patients to the top healthcare facilities in the state. Here's a quick look at the key highlights:

• Duke University Hospital in Durham made the national "Honor Roll," joining the ranks of top hospitals across the United States.
• Other top North Carolina hospitals include UNC Hospitals, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, UNC Rex Hospital, and ECU Health Medical Center.

National "Honor Roll" Hospitals

Before diving into the specifics for North Carolina, it’s worth noting some of the best hospitals in the entire U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report:

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
• Cleveland Clinic
• Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian, Philadelphia
• Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston
• Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
• Mayo Clinic, Phoenix and Rochester, Minnesota
• Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
• New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, New York

South Carolina’s Top Hospital

For those near the South Carolina border, the best hospital according to U.S. News & World Report is:

• MUSC Health-University Medical Center, Charleston