About
Your community, your care experts
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, a department of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, is Kernersville’s local hospital. Since we opened our doors in 2011, we have been dedicated to meeting our community’s needs with a wide range of world-class, friendly medical services.
Focused on Excellence
Patient safety is our top priority. Our services meet or exceed strict industry standards so you can feel confident about your care.
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We set the standard.
At Kernersville Medical Center, you can expect next-level care. Some of our recent honors include:
- Grade “A” Safety, The Leapfrog Group, 2021 and 2022
- Get with the Guidelines achievement award, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, 2022
- Magnet Recognition, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2019 (reviewed every four years)
We are among the 8% of hospitals in the country to receive Magnet Recognition.
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For healthier communities
Committed to providing outstanding, affordable healthcare to all, we provide community education, screenings, and free and discounted care to the under- and uninsured.
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You're Welcome Here.
Novant Health's values include diversity, equity and inclusion because we know every person is different and shaped by their unique life experiences.
Serving our community since 2011
- 2011: Kernersville Medical Center opens in March.
- 2013: Medical office building opens on the hospital campus, bringing dedicated expertise in cancer, cardiology and surgery.
- 2014: Metabolic and bariatric surgery program starts to serve people across the Triad.
- 2017: Second medical office building opens on campus, bringing orthopedics, neurology and women’s health to Kernersville.
- 2018: Kernersville Outpatient Surgery Center opens on the hospital campus, providing an alternative for same-day surgical care.
- 2020: Hospital adds robotic surgery and tele-ICU capabilities to enhance patient care experience and safety.
- 2023: New Heart and Vascular Institute procedural lab opens.
- 2024: Comprehensive Maternity Services added.