FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, has earned recognition in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals ranking for 2025, ranking 5th in North Carolina. In addition to the overall state ranking, Moore Regional received high-performing acknowledgements in several procedures and conditions.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.
“We are deeply honored to be ranked among the state’s top hospitals again this year,” said FirstHealth CEO Mickey Foster in a press release. “Our success reflects the unwavering dedication of our care teams, staff, providers and volunteers. We continually invest in cutting-edge facilities and technology, expand services and prioritize compassionate, patient-centered care. We are honored by everyone who trusts us with their care and are committed to providing the highest standard of care to the communities we serve.”
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only 13% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation. U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care.
Moore Regional Hospital has also been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a high-performing hospital in the following 19 categories.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Back surgery (spinal fusion)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Colon cancer surgery
Diabetes
Gynecological cancer surgery
Heart arrhythmia
Heart attack
Heart bypass surgery
Heart failure
Hip fracture
Hip replacement
Kidney failure
Knee replacement
Lung cancer surgery
Pacemaker implantation
Pneumonia
Prostate cancer surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
As hospital departments, Moore Regional’s Richmond and Hoke campuses are also included in the ranking.
“Being recognized in 19 categories this year, up from 11 last year, is a powerful reflection of our team’s dedication to delivering high-quality care across a broad spectrum of conditions and treatments,” said Jenifir Bruno, M.D., FirstHealth chief medical officer. “This achievement underscores our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and improving outcomes for every patient we care for.”
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