Northern Regional Hospital is pleased to share that Joy Gilman, MSN, RNC-OB, CNML, C-EFM, has accepted the role of Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). This appointment is part of our organization’s strategic succession plan and reflects our commitment to cultivating leadership from within. Gilman brings over 30 years of nursing experience, including 25 years in leadership […]

Mount Airy, NC – Six graduates from the 2025 Chris A. Lumsden Leadership Academy, a comprehensive educational program designed to foster the leadership potential of employees who volunteer to participate in the six-month curriculum. The Class of 2025 includes Kayla Edwards, Diana Garcia, Gretchan Hawks, Jennifer Love, Sarah Noethlich, and Vanessa Vaught. The program, formerly […]

Mount Airy, NC — [October 2025] — Northern Regional Hospital is pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for the Northern Wellness and Fitness Center. Effective October 1, 2025, the facility will transition to new ownership and resume operations under the name “ProHealth24”, similar to its original name. This change marks a continuation, not a […]

Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors across Surry County are volunteering at Northern Regional Hospital during their summer break. Thirty-eight Junior Volunteers fill the hospital hallways throughout June, July, and August, gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. “Each January, we distribute applications to all area high schools to recruit Junior Volunteers,” said Tina […]

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care (Mount Airy, NC- July 2025) – Northern Regional Hospital has received the […]

Mount Airy, NC – [June 27, 2025] – Northern Regional Hospital recently wrapped up another successful year of Camp Med, a week-long summer program designed to introduce local high school students to careers in healthcare. Thirty students representing 11 area high schools participated in hands-on learning experiences, hospital tours, and mentorship sessions with Northern Regional’s […]

Mount Airy, NC — Northern Pediatrics, a department of Northern Regional Hospital, is proud to welcome Myriam A. Garland, MD, to its team of pediatric providers. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Dr. Garland moved to South Florida and later completed both her undergraduate and medical education in Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology […]

Dobson, NC – May 15, 2025 – The first youth apprentice program for registered nurses in North Carolina continues to thrive, culminating in another successful year. Twenty-three local students were recognized at this year’s Apprenticeship and Career Signing Event on Thursday, May 15, at the Shelton-Badgett NC Viticulture & Enology Center – Grand Hall at Surry Community College. […]

2 Local High School Graduates Awarded $5,000 Scholarships Mount Airy, NC – Northern Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Scholarship. This year, the Foundation awarded $5,000 scholarships to two exceptional high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in healthcare. The scholarship is designed to […]