CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives 2026 Best Hospitals Rankings By Women’s Choice Award®

(New Bern, NC) – CarolinaEast Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by Women’s Choice Award®. This honor places CarolinaEast among the top 100 hospitals in the nation within its size category, based on number of beds. Additionally, CarolinaEast received top rankings in Knee and Hip Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Outpatient Experience, and Patient Safety.

The Women’s Choice Award for Patient Experience is the only national designation that
combines HCAHPS survey results with primary research on women’s healthcare preferences to
identify the top 100 hospitals in each size category.

Today’s patients are more engaged in their healthcare decisions than ever before, and they expect
a seamless, compassionate experience throughout their care journey. Hospitals that prioritize patient
experience not only improve outcomes but also build trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships with their communities. 82% of consumers say they would switch healthcare providers after a poor experience and 86% of women would travel up to 50 miles for a hospital with a better patient experience.

“By raising your standards to meet the highest expectations—often held by women—you’re giving everyone the best care possible,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award®. “This award is more than a badge of honor. It lifts the entire hospital and all service lines by recognizing the exceptional experience you provide—not only for women, but for all patients.”

In addition to the patient experience ranking, Women’s Choice Award recognized CarolinaEast for performing as a Best Hospital in the United States for Knee and Hip Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Outpatient Experience, and Patient Safety. Notably, CarolinaEast Medical Center ranked in the top 5% of nearly 5,000 facilities in the Outpatient Experience category.

“We are honored to receive recognition from such a respected ratings organization,” said Michael Smith, President and CEO, CarolinaEast Health System. “These rankings, and the many others we have earned over the years, speak directly to the exceptional work of our 3,000 compassionate healthcare professionals. Their dedication is what truly sets CarolinaEast apart.”

The full list of hospital rankings is available on the Women’s Choice Award website: https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals