New Hanover Regional Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(r). This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In November 2008, New Hanover Regional Medical Center is applying for re-designation.

Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail, fax, and direct mail. All phone comments to the Magnet Program Office must be followed up in writing.

YOUR COMMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NEVER SHARED WITH THE FACILITY. IF YOU CHOOSE, YOUR COMMENTS MAY BE ANONYMOUS, BUT MUST BE IN WRITING.

YOUR COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 24, 2008.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center has submitted information for the appraisers to review. That information is available, twenty-four hours a day, to you for review in the Robert M. Fales Library at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and in the Nursing Office at Cape Fear Hospital.