WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Leapfrog Group and American Diabetes Association (ADA) have once again named several Novant Health hospitals as 2026 Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. Of the 37 hospitals recognized nationwide, nine Novant Health medical centers have earned this recognition, demonstrating clinical excellence on a national level. The nine Novant Health medical centers are the only recognized hospitals in North Carolina.
The program evaluates hospitals based on the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes and Leapfrog’s rigorous safety and quality measures, examining diabetes care throughout a patient’s journey from admission to discharge.
The 2026 recognized Novant Health hospitals are:
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Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
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Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
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Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
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Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
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Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
“We are honored to be recognized as a leader in caring for people living with diabetes, reflecting our commitment to keeping patients at the center of everything we do,” said Dr. David Priest, senior vice president and chief safety and quality officer, Novant Health. “We understand that managing diabetes looks different for every patient. Our teams deliver coordinated, personalized care that meets those needs, supporting patients through their hospital stay and helping them transition home with the tools and confidence to manage their health.”
According to Leapfrog and the ADA’s program criteria, the nine recognized Novant Health hospitals demonstrated safe, high-quality care for people with diabetes throughout hospitalization, including by implementing specific protocols related to blood-sugar testing and hypoglycemia, surgery preparation, meals and insulin regimen planning. These hospitals also offer robust planning for high-risk patients with diabetes before discharge.
This recognition highlights Novant Health’s holistic approach to quality, supported by a culture of continuous learning and improvement through the Novant Health Institute of Safety & Quality. The institute's practices include real-time quality reporting and data analysis, daily safety huddles, patient safety coaches and frequent team member surveys.
Beyond inpatient care, multidisciplinary teams made up of primary care providers, registered dietitians, pharmacists, endocrinologists and other specialists offer prevention, treatment and education services. Novant Health Diabetes & Nutrition clinics are also recognized by the ADA for Quality Self-Management Education.
The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization, reviews hospital and patient outcomes across the United States and issues recognitions and ratings based on safety, quality, patient experience and other measures. The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and improve outcomes for the 155 million people in the U.S. living with prediabetes or diabetes.
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