New Hanover Medical Center Ranked #3 Hospital in North Carolina

COASTAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

For America's baby boomers who are entering retirement, there are a number of important issues to be conscientious of. These include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, financial management, estate planning, and enjoying a high standard of living into their golden years. But perhaps no issue is more important than quality medical care in one of the top places to live in North Carolina.

In medical circles, the term "Golden Hour" (not to be confused with 'golden years') refers to the 60 minutes following traumatic conditions or injuries. In these 60 minutes, there is the highest probability that treatment will prevent death. Therefore, in a medical emergency, timing is critical to a patient's chances for survival. Even when no serious medical condition exists, retirees should have a provider that can respond at a moment's notice.

Folks searching in the coastal retirement communities will find one of best Wilmington NC hospitals and physicians at New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC). According to Business NC, NHRMC is ranked the #3 hospital in 2015 of the Top 10 Hospitals in North Carolina. The medical center which opened back in 1967 is a 855 bed facility and has been ranked among the best in North Carolina, with top ratings and awards for patient experience, clinical quality, and overall patient safety. A freestanding cancer center opened in 2001 and two years later was designated as a Teaching Hospital Program by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission. NHRMC specialties include:

• Cancer care
• Children's health
• Heart conditions
• Trauma
• Spine injuries
• Stroke
• Women's health
• Urgent care

More professional than any other Wilmington NC hospital, NHRMC also specializes in rehabilitation, imaging and diagnostics, and individual home care. With 6,000 employees, 560 physicians on medical staff, and 700 active volunteers, NHRMC has been recognized many times for its outstanding staff and services. Recently, the hospital has received a number of important medical awards, recently including:

• In cardiac care, the 2015 Platinum Performance Achievement Award, a distinguished honor from the American College of Cardiac Care
• The 2015 Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, from the American Stroke Association
• The 2015 Women's Choice Award for Patient Experience, as One of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
• The 2014 American Heart Association's Lifeline EMS Recognition Award, for their success in treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks

And not only is NHRMC a great Wilmington NC hospital, but it is conveniently located in the heart of this ocean side city and top places to live in North Carolina. Wilmington has beautiful beaches, a peaceful riverfront, and plenty to see and do. And that’s why more and more retirees are choosing Wilmington. With so many excellent coastal retirement communities, and their proximity to North Carolina’s best medical care, baby boomers are flocking to the waterfront community.

In case you're wondering, the closest approved master planned communities to New Hanover Regional Medical Center are:

• Muirfield Townes at Echo Farms - low maintenance townhomes on a golf course
• Seagrove at Carolina Beach - cottages close to the beach
• Wrightsville Beach - oceanfront beach homes and homes on the Intracoastal Waterway

If you are planning to enter retirement (or are already enjoying your retirement) why not considering living one of the top places to live in North Carolina near top notch medical care. Serving the barrier islands and the mainland, New Haven Regional Medical Center provides easy access to and from many coastal retirement communities. Residents in need of emergency responders, or long-term home-based care will find NHRMC has professionals who can help.

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