Awards/Recognition

Montgomery County’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ulder J. Tillman, presented Suburban Hospital with a “Platinum Award” on May 18, 2010. The award recognizes Suburban’s outstanding dedication and exceptional service to the mission of the Montgomery County Cancer Crusade in addressing disparities in cancer screening and access to care.
Emergency Department attained a 90th percentile ranking for patient satisfaction in Maryland and nationally, according to the official Press Ganey report for third quarter 2010.
The American Heart Association (AHA) renewed Suburban Hospital's "Fit Friendly" status for our staff-oriented Healthy Destinations program that promotes health and fitness. The AHA’s “Fit-Friendly Companies” program recognizes companies that inspire change by finding innovative ways to promote physical health in the workplace.
Suburban Hospital's Cancer Program received the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons - Commission on Cancer (ACoS-CoC). The CoC Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients.
Awarded a Best-in-Class® Seal from HR Solutions, Inc. for excellence with regard to employee survey efforts.
Voted "Best Hospital" and "Best ER" by Bethesda Magazine readers.
In the April 2009 Washingtonian, Suburban Hospital’s Emergency Department earned top marks for treating stroke, heart attack, and other emergencies by The Washingtonian’s Top Doctors. The magazine surveyed nearly 500 physicians recognized in the April 2008 Top Doctors list, asking for their advice on area emergency rooms and where they would go for medical emergencies. In their list of choices, Suburban Hospital received the highest percentage for any Maryland hospital in all categories.
MONEY magazine identifies Montgomery County as one of the top 25 U.S. counties for life expectancy; Suburban Hospital and National Naval Medical Center cited as "two top ranked hospitals that help make affluent, educated Montgomery County No. 1 for longevity." (2008)
"Organizational growth, innovation, and community service" contributed to Suburban Hospital earning 9th place out of 100 Maryland organizations that sought to be acknowledged in the Gazette of Politics and Business "Exceptional 53" competition. (2008)
Emergency Dept. named among the region's best by Washington Consumers' Checkbook magazine. (2008).
Hospital receives top ratings among acute care hospitals in Maryland for job satisfaction, loyalty, and willingness to recommend to other nurses, in semi-annual survey by Maryland Hospital Assn. (2008).
Cardiothoracic Unit staff receives Best Nursing Team Award from ADVANCE for Nurses magazine (2008).
Named "Best Hospital if You're Having a Heart Attack" by readers of Bethesda Magazine (2008).
Designated Primary Stroke Center by The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) (2007)
Eby Emergency/Trauma Center named among the five most highly prepared trauma centers in the nation by the National Foundation for Trauma Care. (2006)
Voted "Best Hospital for Emergency Services" by readers of Bethesda Magazine (2007)
Suburban Hospital was recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) as one of only 17 hospitals in the nation - the only one in the DC area - to score better than the national average for preventing deaths while treating heart attacks. (2007)
Hospital President Brian Gragnolati receives Partnership for Action Grassroots Champion Award by American Hospital Assn. (2007)
Annual Community Service Award from Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce (2006).
CareScience Award for Heart Care: Recognized as a Select Practice National Quality Leader in the category of Medically Managed Myocardial Infarction (heart attack). (2006)