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Awards and Accolades

At Martha Jefferson Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional care. It is the experiences of our patients and their families, and their regard for the care they receive, that are at the heart of how we measure our success. Our focus on this high-quality patient care requires a commitment to attracting and retaining the best physicians, nurses and staff and to maintaining facilities that offer advanced technology and innovative treatment. The recognition we receive from national organizations is a nice reminder that Martha Jefferson provides just such outstanding care in the personalized setting of a community hospital.

Martha Jefferson Hospital has received the following Awards and Accolades:

Practice Greenhealth "Partner for Change Award"
Martha Jefferson Hospital received a 2010 "Partner for Change Award" from Practice Greenhealth for our commitment to environmentally responsible operations.

Magnet Recognition
Martha Jefferson was the first independent community hospital in Virginia to achieve Magnet status—recognition held by only 6 percent of hospitals nationwide.

PRC Four- and Five-Star Healthcare Awards
In 2011, Martha Jefferson Hospital received seven separate 5-Star and 4-Star Patient Perception Awards from Professional Research Consultants.

Get With the Guidelines - Stroke
Martha Jefferson Hospital received the Get With the Guidelines™-Stroke (GWTG-Stroke) Bronze (2009) and Silver Awards (2010).

Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
Martha Jefferson Hospital has been named an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, a leading healthcare accreditation agency.


Commission on Cancer
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has recognized Martha Jefferson Hospital's commitment to maintaining our cancer program and participating in their Accreditation Program.

ADVANCE Magazine
In 2009, the South 7 Oncology Nursing Unit at Martha Jefferson Hospital was named ADVANCE for Nurses Best Nursing Team.

Most Wired
Martha Jefferson Hospital is recognized for its technological improvements

The American Association for Respiratory Care
The American Association for Respiratory Care has designated Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Department as a 2010 Quality Respiratory Care Program.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The Martha Jefferson Sleep Medicine Center was pleased to receive accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).