Founded in 1888 as a small hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, and now one of the nation's leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare systems, the company operates a network of 12 hospitals and over 300 care sites across Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. The system serves more than 2.8 million patients annually and employs over 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers.
Eight of its hospitals hold the American Association for the Authentication of Laboratory Animals' prestigious recognition for nursing excellence - a designation held by fewer than 8% of hospitals nationwide. The system has been ranked consistently at the top of U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals rankings for over 18 years and was named among IBM Watson Health's 'Top 15 Healthcare Systems'.
The organisation emphasises quality measurement, care delivery innovation, and clinical outcomes assessment through multidisciplinary teams and state-of-the-art health technology. Its operations across a geographically dispersed network reflect a focus on integrated care delivery and sustained clinical excellence.
