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With board-certified and fellowship trained clinical specialists, Northern Regional Hospital provides expert medical care for the citizens of Mount Airy and the surrounding region.

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About Northern Regional Hospital

It is the Mission of Northern Regional Hospital to Provide Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare.

Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice for the region. Our organization will continually strive to meet these goals guided by our core values of Trust, Quality, Customer Service, Compassion, Commitment and Fiscal Responsibility.

Clinical Expertise – Close to Home

We use advanced, high-technology imaging equipment for diagnosis and provide a state-of-the-art surgery center for improved outcomes. Our expertise across all medical specialties provides quality outcomes that exceed national benchmarks of care. Northern Regional Hospital provides expert clinical expertise for our patients – close to home.

Northern Highlights – Fall 2025

We are excited to share with you the below “Northern Highlights – Fall Edition” which showcases Northern Regional Hospital’s recent achievements and growth initiatives.
 
In this edition, you can read about the collective efforts of the Northern team to improve healthcare and support key local and regional economic development and education efforts.
 
Also highlighted are important milestones and strategic initiatives contributing to our local community hospital’s short and long-term success.

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It's World Health Day, and Northern Regional Hospi It's World Health Day, and Northern Regional Hospital is committed to providing access to quality, affordable healthcare for all. 🌎 

Learn more about the comprehensive healthcare services we provide at choosenorthern.org/services.

Choose Well. Choose Northern.
Northern OBGYN is proud to offer free breastfeedin Northern OBGYN is proud to offer free breastfeeding classes for all expecting or new moms. 

Join us this Thursday, April 9th, from 6-7 PM to learn from our compassionate and experienced staff. 

We are passionate about providing mothers with the education and support they need to have a successful breastfeeding journey. 💚

Call (336) 786-4522 to sign up today!

Visit choosenorthern.org/breastfeeding-class to see the full 2026 schedule.
Happy Easter from Northern's Skilled Nursing resid Happy Easter from Northern's Skilled Nursing residents! 🐣💐

Do any of you have the same items on your Easter Bunny wish-list? Let us know your answers in the comments! 

We hope you have a wonderful Easter Sunday!
A lot can change over almost seven decades, but ou A lot can change over almost seven decades, but our dedication to serving our community remains the same. 💚

If you have been positively impacted by Northern in some way over the years, as a patient, family member, employee, or member of the community, share your story in the comments. We'd love to hear them!

To learn more about the history of Northern Regional Hospital, visit: choosenorthern.org/history

Choose Well. Choose Northern.
🚨 We are hosting our quarterly blood drive on Wedn 🚨 We are hosting our quarterly blood drive on Wednesday, April 15th, from 9 AM – 1 PM. 

One donation can save up to three lives!

Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org by using the zip code (27030) or our sponsor code (Northern) to schedule your donation. We hope to see you there!
Since 1957, Northern Hospital of Surry County has Since 1957, Northern Hospital of Surry County has been a cornerstone of our community. Nearly seven decades later, Northern Regional Hospital's mission remains the same: to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare close to home.

Thank you for trusting us with your care since the very beginning, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.
We had a great time at the 2026 @nchosa - Future H We had a great time at the 2026 @nchosa - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference last week! 

The future of healthcare is in great hands with these students, and we’re thrilled to be part of their professional growth. 🩺
Happy Doctors' Day to all of our physicians, who a Happy Doctors' Day to all of our physicians, who are dedicated to providing compassionate care, close to home. 🩺 

We are beyond grateful for the impact you have on our hospital, specialty clinics, and most importantly, our patients and the community you serve. 💙💚
Our General Surgery team works closely with our Ga Our General Surgery team works closely with our Gastroenterology team to ensure every patient has access to timely, convenient, and comfortable colon cancer screening. 

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," says Dr. Carl Buchholz, General Surgeon at Northern Regional Hospital. "As a surgeon specializing in both colonoscopies and colon cancer operations, I’ve seen firsthand how much easier the recovery process is for preventative screenings."

Your health can't wait. Get screened.

If you need a colonoscopy screening, call (336) 786-6277 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Buchholz, or visit choosenorthern.org/general-surgery to learn more. 

Choose Well. Choose Northern.
Northern Regional Hospital is excited to announce Northern Regional Hospital is excited to announce we have been named the best of the Twin Counties in four The Carroll News  Gemini Awards categories! 🌟

Best Hospital/Medical Facility - Northern Regional Hospital 
Best Skilled Nursing Facility - Northern Skilled Nursing
Best Urology Care - Northern Urology 
Best Nurse - Amanda Allen, BSN, RN

Thank you to all who voted! We are honored to provide healthcare rooted in community.💙
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Visitor Restrictions Update: Effective February 10, 2026

Due to community transmission of influenza and COVID-19, Northern Regional Hospital is strongly encouraging masks for all visitors.

Visitors should postpone their visit if they have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, a cough, sore throat, and/or a fever of 100 degrees or higher. Visitors should be free of symptoms and fever for at least 24 hours. If visitors are actively coughing but have no other symptoms, they should be offered a mask.

Please visit choosenorthern.org/visitation for updates or to learn more.