Nestled in the western Piedmont wine country of North Carolina in Elkin, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital (HCMH) has provided high-quality medical care for residents over a distinguished 84-year history. A private, not-for-profit hospital, HCMH employs more than 700 people, and is served by more than 70 physicians representing 26 specialties and subspecialties.In a recent national patient satisfaction survey, the hospital's patients gave the outpatient department a 99 percent excellent rating, the emergency department a 94 percent rating and OB-GYN services 98 percent. Most recently the hospital received an "A" grade for patient safety, and is only one of four hospitals in northwestern North Carolina receiving this grade.

In addition, following a 2009 quality evaluation, Press Ganey awarded the hospital's outpatient surgery department a prestigious Summit Award, reserved for clients who achieve and maintain extraordinary results.

Vision Statement:

To be the best community hospital in the nation, with service as our guiding principle.

Mission Statement:

To consistently deliver exceptional health care by demonstrating the values of service, teamwork, accountability, respect and safe care.