Award-Winning Care
Recognized for Excellence, Quality, and Safety
Our awards and recognitions represent our commitment to excellence, quality, and safety in every aspect of patient care. Each honor is the result of a collective effort, driven by the dedication and expertise of our entire team. Together, these achievements demonstrate our promise to deliver safe, high-quality care to our community.
Frederick Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient safety and quality.
Quality and Safety Achievements
2025 Maryland Stars for Life Award by Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Service System (MIEMSS)
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
National Urgent Care Association Accreditation
Recognized for Nursing Excellence
2nd Consecutive MAGNET Designation (2020, 2025) by the American Nurses Credentialing Program.
Learn more about what it means to be Magnet recognized
Gold Level Beacon Award for Excellence in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2024)
Praised as a Top Workplace
Top 165 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review (2026)
Great Workplaces for Nurses 2026 by Nursegrid
Frontline Excellence Award 2024 by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Best Places to Work by Frederick County Workforce Services
Healthiest Maryland Business Standout Award for Workplace Wellness(2016-2025) by
the Maryland Department of Health
Quality Heart and Stroke Care
American Heart Association Award Get with the Guidelines (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
Coronary Artery Disease (STEMI)
Coronary Artery Disease (NSTEMI)
Stroke Gold Plus Award
Primary Stroke Center designation by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System (MIEMSS)
Cardiac Interventional Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System (MIEMSS)
Frederick Health Cardiac Rehab program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Quality and Excellence in Cancer Care
American College of Surgeons: Commission on Cancer (COC) Accreditation
Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Screenings
Radiation Oncology Accredited Facility by American College of Radiology
Advancements and Innovations in Healthcare Award for Lung Cancer Care by The Daily Record
High Standards in Surgical Care and Safety
National BlueCross BlueShield Association
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Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery
Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement
American College of Surgeons
Surgical Quality Partner
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
United States Case Observation Site for Frederick Health Thoracic Oncology Program (Chest Surgery) by Intuitive
Aetna Orthopedic Care Institute of Quality®
Aetna Bariatric Surgery Institute of Quality®
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Go Clear Award Gold Level by the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses
Gold Standard for Quality in Imaging
American College of Radiology Accredited Facility
Breast Ultrasound
CT (Computed Tomography)
MRI
Ultrasound
Mammography
Accredited in Vascular Testing and Echocardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
Exceeding Quality Standards in Laboratories
College of American Pathologists Accredited Facility
Leveraging Technology for Excellence
CHIME's Digital Health Most Wired Designation Level 8 (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Acute
- Ambulatory