Awards & Recognition

Congratulations to Jessica Ryan, MD, FACS, Medical Director, CMC Breast Care Center who was honored as one of WZID’s 20 Outstanding Women. The combination of her exceptional leadership, investment of time and effort in volunteer initiatives, continuous dedication to her patients and her commitment to innovative treatments are truly inspiring. Congratulations and thank you for being such an amazing role model!
February 2024

Congratulations to our esteemed medical staff members acknowledged as 2024 Top Doctors by their peers. These expert providers enable CMC to fulfill its mission of promoting health, healing and hope. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their dedication to maintaining the health and well-being of our community.  
February 2024

CMC Physician Practice Associates was named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's 2024 Physician Group Honor Roll. The annual Honor Roll recognizes physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Congratulations to CMC Physician Practice Associates.
January 2024

The Golden Heart is awarded to Beth Violette, a CMC dietitian at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Beth stands out for her consistency, kindness and compassion. A patient shared, “She went above and beyond with me. I left my day feeling hope in my heart.… I couldn’t have survived without her additional love, caring and compassion.”
Congratulations Beth! Thank you for all you do for your patients.
November 2023

For the second consecutive year, CMC has been recognized to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers. This is an honor for our amazing and dedicated staff who go above and beyond to care for our patients and one another, every day.
Aug 2023

We are pleased to announce a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its annual quality review of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. CMC is one of just three New Hampshire hospitals to receive the five-star distinction and one of 483 nationwide. 
Aug 2023

We are pleased to announce that once again CMC is named among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. CMC was ranked the #2 hospital in New Hampshire and designated as high performing in seven procedures & conditions. Please join us in congratulating our team on this massive achievement! 
Aug 2023

Andrew Rojas, Patient Transporter, is a wonderful asset to CMC and is always ensuring patients’ needs are met. Andrew was a volunteer in the mailroom for years before volunteering with patient transport and eventually hired. Andrew still comes in frequently on his day off to volunteer in the mailroom!
August 2023

Patricia (Patty) Stanton, Vein & Vascular Scheduling Coordinator, is kind and patient with every person who comes through the doors. She treats each patient as an individual and is accommodating to their needs. “Patty is always one of the first ones here in the morning and always greets everyone with a smile.”
August 2023

We’re proud to be recognized with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines^® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement for our commitment to excellence in stroke care. Congratulations & thank you to our dedicated staff!
July 2023

It is our privilege to provide health, healing and hope to our community, every day. Your support means everything  to the CMC staff who take pride in caring for you. Thank you for making us your Readers’ Choice!
June 2023

Congratulations to CMC Breast Care Center Medical Director Dr. Jessica Ryan who was recognized by the Governor’s Council on Physical Activity & Health with an Outstanding Achievement Award. This award recognizes those who have accomplished outstanding achievements in promoting healthy lifestyles through increasing opportunities for physical activity, nutrition and overall health. Dr. Ryan certainly stands out in the holistic way she treats breast cancer patients—ensuring their nutrition an fitness support their ongoing health and recovery. Her approach is infectious and encourages others to also live well. Thank you, Dr. Ryan, for all you do and congratulations!
May 2023

Join us in congratulating our latest Golden Heart award winners—the Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers (APP) team at the New England Heart & Vascular Institute. This dedicated team navigate a complexity of patients, relationships, procedures, conditions and medical histories with compassion, respect and commitment every day.  Congratulations & thank you for all you do in advancing patient care and supporting your colleagues!
May 2023

We're proud to be ranked fifth on Becker’s Hospital Review’s ten best states to work as a nurse in 2023. The recent review compared nursing careers in all 50 states across two key dimensions, opportunity & competition and work environment.
May 2023

Congratuations to Jennifer Torosian, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, who was honored by NH  Magazine & the NH Nurses Association with a 2023 Excellence in Nursing Award. Your passion for the art of nursing shines in everything you do. Thank you for always leading by example and with heart. We are proud to work alongside you.
May 2023

CMC has earned full accreditation from DNV Healthcare, which surveys healthcare facilities for compliance with federal quality and safety standards. Earning DNV accreditation reflects CMC’s commitment to strive for the highest standards and deliver our patients the safest care.  
February 2023
 
 

Congratulations to the members of our medical staff who have been recognized as 2023 Top Doctors by their peers. These expert providers make it possible for CMC to live its mission of health, healing and hope. Thank you for all you do to keep our community healthy.
February 2023

Congratulations to Golden Heart Award recipients Physical Therapist Katelyn Violette and Occupational Therapist Kasey Rizzo, who worked together with a patient who needed to overcome significant challenges in order to be discharged and live independently. They were part of a team that showed exceptional commitment and compassionate care to the patient. Thank you Katelyn and Kasey, and congratulations! 
February 2023

CMC has achieved Comprehensive Center accreditation by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The MBSAQIP standards ensure that metabolic and bariatric surgery patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success.

We’re extremely honored to be recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery^TM. CMC has also achieved the Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award and is a Five-Star recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Surgery and Treatment for Gastrointestinal Bleed. Congratulations to our amazing team for earning this national recognition and for their dedication to providing patients the highest quality care!
Oct 2022

We’re celebrating being named one of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2022 by Forbes! CMC is proud to be the only healthcare organization in New Hampshire to make this prestigious list. This is an incredible, humbling recognition of our amazing, resilient and dedicated employees who go above and beyond to care for our community, every day.
Sep 2022

We’re excited and humbled to be ranked among the best hospitals in NH by U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23. CMC was designated as high performing in eight procedures & conditions, including cardiac and stroke care. We're proud of this incredible recognition and it is a privilege to provide our community with the highest-quality, most compassionate care!
July 2022

Join us in congratulating our latest Golden Heart Award winner Zachary Chivell! Zach, a CMC security officer, is being recognized for living our values of respect, integrity, commitment and compassion in all of his interactions, especially difficult ones. His patience and empathy are especially important in assisting patients, families and staff in our Emergency Department. Thank you & congrats Zach!
July 2022

To honor healthcare workers’ loyal and brave service throughout the pandemic, the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America, has recognized all NH Hospitals with the Distinguished Industry Award. Thank you for this recognition!
June 2022

We’re proud to be your gold choice for a local hospital and it is our privilege to care for you. Thank you for your support and for making us your Readers’ Choice in the following categories: Hospital, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Childbirth, Emergency Care, Urgent Care and Weight Loss.
June 2022

We’re proud to be nationally recognized with the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines^®–Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
June 2022

Congratulations to our Parish Nurse Program and Occupational Therapy team for being honored by Campus Compact for New Hampshire (CCNH) in recognition of the cooperative work with students at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The staff was recognized for their collaborative work on projects that provide improved healthcare outcomes for patients and providing opportunities for our students to apply what has been learned into practice.
April 2022

Congratulations to E100’s Brittany Levesque, BSN, RN who ended Nurses Week with a tremendous surprise—a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! The DAISY Award recognizes the extraordinary skill and compassion nurses provide patients and their families in often difficult situations. Brittany was nominated for the exceptional care she showed an elderly couple in their final days, making sure they had time together to reminisce about their 70+ years of love. Thank you, Brittany for your thoughtfulness, love and true concern for your patients that echo the highest values of nursing.
May 2022

Congratulations to Monica Matulonis, RN, BSN, Clinical RN Specialist, Intensive Care Unit, who was honored at by New Hampshire Magazine and the New Hampshire Nurses Association as a 2022 Excellence in Nursing Award recipient! We appreciate and thank you, Monica, for your service commitment and leadership. 
May 2022

Congratulations to Nancy Malo, CFCP, who was honored by the Diocese of Manchester with the St. Martin de Porres Award. The award is given annually to a Catholic healthcare professional who exemplifies the virtues of Catholic healthcare. Nancy is a certified fertility care education specialist who has counseled countless couples over her nearly 40-year career at CMC. She was also instrumental in creating CMC’s Women’s Wellness & Fertility Center, the region’s only OB/GYN practice dedicated to NaProTECHNOLOGY. Thank you, Nancy, for all you do and congratulations!
April 2022

Congratulations to our latest Golden Heart Award winner Dawn Wrobel, RN! Dawn (wearing gray sweater) is the senior oncology nurse navigator at our Breast Care Center. The Golden Heart recognizes employees who live the CMC Mission and Values. In nominating Dawn, Medical Director Dr. Jessica Ryan said “she has a calming presence and readily earns the trust of patients as she helps them to navigate through their cancer journey.” Congratulations to Dawn and to her supportive team!
April 2022

Congratulations to DAISY Award recipient Becky Zeiba, MSN, RNC-NIC, one of the many talented nurses on the Special Care Nursery. The DAISY Award recognizes the extraordinary skill and compassion nurses provide patients and their families in often difficult situations. Becky was nominated by Special Care Nursery mom Alyssa Rifkin, who gave birth to her son eleven weeks early—“She exemplifies true compassion and empathy, with a hint of humor and comedic relief. Not a stranger to the adversities of life, Becky is able to relate to her patient families and share her unbelievable knowledge with enthusiasm, understanding and heart.”
April 2022

Congratulations to our extraordinary medical staff  who have been recognized by their peers as 2022 Top Doctors. These expert providers make it possible for CMC to live its mission of health, healing and hope. Thank you for the exceptional care you provide to our patients each and every day. 
February 2022

Join us in congratulating DAISY Award recipient Sarah Ireland, RN, who works in our Intensive Care Unit. The DAISY Award was created in honor of a man named Patrick Barnes, by his family, to recognize nurses who compassionately go above and beyond for a patient. Sarah was nominated by the daughter of a patient who was hospitalized for COVID-19. She wrote, “Sarah listened to my mom to help her through the sad and lonely times. Sarah’s excellent nursing care and compassion played a significant role in my mother’s recovery.” Fabulous work Sarah!
November 2021

Congratulations to CMC’s Health Care for the Homeless (HCH), which has again been recognized as being one of the top health centers. HCH, a program of the City of Manchester, offers primary care, behavioral health and social work services with dignity and compassion to individuals experiencing homelessness. Thank you to our dedicated HCH team!.
October 2021

We’re so proud to be named to the Best of the 603! Thank you to all our wonderful supporters who recognized our cardiology and weight loss treatment services with a silver award and the hospital with a bronze. Always honored to care for our community.
September 2021

We’re proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our commitment to excellence in stroke care. CMC has received the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award every year since 2013. This year, we are honored to be awarded with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. Congratulations to our dedicated staff!
August 2021

CMC is proud to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in the following procedures/conditions: heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney failure.
July 2021

We are beyond grateful to be part of this community and it is our privilege to care for you. Thank you for your support and for making us your Readers’ Choice in the following categories: Hospital, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Childbirth, Emergency Care and Weight Loss.
June 2021

Congratulations to Kyla T., RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN our latest DAISY Award recipient! She was recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the compassionate care she recently provided to an emergency department patient. In nominating Kyla, the patient wrote, "What a breath of fresh air! She was kind and compassionate. Holding my hand and explaining everything to me. She was patient and listened to what I had to say. Kyla made it a point to keep me comfortable." Thank you Kyla!
May 2021

CMC has been recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery through the Blue Distinction^® Specialty Care program. Congratulations to the staff of the New England Weight Management Institute (NEWMI) for earning this prestigious recognition. To learn about higher quality care for bariatric surgery patients visit Blue Distinction Specialty Care.
April 2021

CMC is proud to be one of the few hospitals in New Hampshire ranked in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2021. We're the only hospital in southern NH to make the list. We’re incredibly proud of the work and commitment of our staff to make this achievement possible.
March 2021

Congratulations to Delaney Kimball, RN our latest DAISY Award recipient! The DAISY Award is nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary care given by nurses. The patient who nominated Delaney said, “In my opinion, Delaney advocated for me in any way she could and likewise, did everything she could to help me during my stay. Delaney is the reason I stayed at the hospital for treatment.”
March 2021

CMC has been recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care for offering higher quality care to mothers. Congratulations to the staff of the Mom’s Place, Special Care Nursery and Pregnancy Care Center for this prestigious recognition. Learn about this designation through the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program Blue Distinction Specialty Care.
March 2021

Congratulations to the members of CMC's medical staff who have been recognized as 2021 Top Doctors. Thank you for the exceptional care you provide to our patients each and every day. And, thank you for your courageous and inspiring efforts throughout the pandemic. 
February 2021

We are proud to announce our DAISY Award winner Renee Maloney, RN, Pregnancy Care Center! The DAISY Award is nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary care given by nurses. Renee has spearheaded CMC’s Roots for Recovery program, which provides addiction treatment and recovery services to pregnant moms and babies.
December 2020

Thank you for voting for CMC as the family favorite birthing center in Parenting NH’s annual poll. A huge kudos to the staff at The Mom’s Place, Special Care Nursery and Pregnancy Care Center for their dedication and for receiving this recognition eight times!
November 2020

Congratulations to our Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) team. Their skills and dedication have earned them a Quality Improvement Award from Health Resources & Services Administration and ranked them in the top 10% for best overall clinical performance amongst all community health centers nationwide.
August 2020

We are proud to be recognized with a Get With The Guidelines^®–Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, which demonstrates our adherence to clinical guidelines to support better outcomes for our stroke patients.
July 2020

CMC is proud to be one of the few hospitals in New Hampshire ranked by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking includes a high performing rating in aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart bypass surgery and heart failure.
July 2020

CMC Vein & Vascular Specialists has been granted a three-year accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing in the area(s) of Peripheral Arterial Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing and Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing.
June 2020
 

We are beyond grateful to be part of this community and to care for you. Thank you for making us your Readers’ Choice in the following categories: Hospital, Cardiac Care, Childbirth, Emergency Care and Weight Loss.
June 2020

Hidden Scar™ breast cancer surgery allows a surgeon to remove the cancerous tissue while reducing visible scarring. Dr. Jessica Ryan, Medical Director, is a certified Hidden Scar™ trained surgeon for breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. 
2020

Congratulations to the members of CMC's medical staff who have been recognized as 2020 Top Doctors. Thank you for the exceptional care you provide to our patients each and every day.
March 2020

CMC has received four stars in the latest Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare results. Our hard-working and mission-driven employees are at the heart of our commitment to quality —thank you for all you do.
Jan 2020

Congratulations to the staff of CMC's Heart and Vascular Interventional Unit for receiving a Silver Beacon Award. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' Beacon Award recognizes units with an excellence in professional practice, patient care and outcomes. 
Dec 2019

Congratulations to our Director of Organizational Development, Emily Gaudette (3rd from right) who was awarded by the Community College System of NH as an Outstanding Employer Partner for 2019 for the significant work she’s done on our apprenticeship programs.
Dec 2019
 

Congratulations to Amy Quinney, OT/L, CHT, who was named New Hampshire Occupational Therapist of the Year by the NH Occupational Therapy Association. Amy is a pioneer in her field, working with Next Step Bionics & Prosthetics, Inc. on training amputees who receive the LUKE Arm.
Nov 2019

Dr. Joseph Pepe, CMC's President & CEO and CEO of GraniteOne Health, has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the 105 physician leaders to know. He is the only physician leader from NH on the list. 
July 2019

Thank you for choosing Mom’s Place (for the 7^th time) as your family favorite! And, for choosing Catholic Medical Center and Urgent Care as your family favorites in the greater Manchester area in Parenting NH magazine!
Nov 2019

CMC is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for our active involvement in Get With The Guidelines^®-Stroke, and Target: Stroke^SM, a program designed to help hospitals make sure patients get the benefits of the latest scientific guidelines-based treatment.
June 2019

Thank you to everyone who voted for CMC in the Union Leader Readers' Choice poll. We are pleased to be recogniized in the following categories: Hospital, Cardiac Care, Childbirth Center and Emergency Care.
June 2019

Yankee Alliance recognizes top performing members for their exceptional achievements and commitment in reducing supply chain costs, performance excellence through leadership and engagement with other members. This year, CMC was presented with the Savings Award: 100-300 beds, for the highest savings per adjusted patient day, which was accomplished by the Wound Care team.
May 2019

The Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, has granted reaccreditation to the cancer program at Catholic Medical Center, recognizing our commitment to patient-centered cancer care.
May 2019

CMC's The Mom's Place is proud to be redesignated, for an additional five years, as a Baby-Friendly® birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The initiative encourages and recognizes centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
April 2019

CMC's New England Sleep Center has achieved accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). This demonstrates a commitment to high quality, patient-centered care as well as the technical ability and medical expertise to diagnose and treat all sleep disorders.
April 2019

Catholic Medical Center has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The verification, which comes from the ACS’s Committee on Trauma Verification Review Committee, recognize’s CMC’s dedication to providing the best possible care for injured patients. CMC is also designated as a Level III and Level IV Pediatric Trauma Center by the State of NH.
April 2019

CMC was ranked 135 in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals. We're the only NH community hospital to make the top 150. We're incredibly proud of the work and commitment of our staff to make this achievement possible.
March 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Top Doctors, named by New Hampshire magazine. We are proud the CMC doctors included on this prestigous list for providing compassionate, quality care.
March 2019

The Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU) is honored with the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Jan 2019

highlights physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both adult and pediatric patients. Congratulations to CMC Physician Practice Associates, the only group in NH earning this recognition.
February 2019

CMC President & CEO Dr. Joseph Pepe has been recognized by Beckers Hospital Review as one of the 2018 Physician Leaders to know.
Nov 2018

Thank you New Hampshire for voting CMC (for the 5^th consecutive year), our Urgent Care and The Mom’s Place (for the 6^th time) as your family favorites in the greater Manchester area in Parenting NH magazine!
Oct 2018

CMC is proud to be ranked #2 of the 31 hospitals in New Hampshire. This ranking includes a high performing rating in the following procedures: Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery and Heart Failure.
Aug 2018

CMC is pleased to announce that we have been awarded gold for Best Hospital, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Child Birth Center, Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Center. The Emergency Department also earned silver.
July 2018
 

CMC’s Stroke Program is recognized for offering continuity of care from the moment the patient enters our Emergency Department doors all the way through to our in house stroke rehabilitation department or our outpatient specialty neuroscience rehabilitation program.
May 2018

CMC stands as one of the best examples of how healthcare providers can use popular social media platforms to keep the public informed, and to give patients and their families a place to connect with each other and hospital faculty.
July 2018

The American College of Radiology Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
 

NH Magazine conducts an annual survey to identify NH’s leading physicians. CMC is proud to have so many of the state’s leading physicians practicing here.
April 2018

The Honor Roll reflects exceptional performance in areas of adult and pediatric acute, chronic, and preventative care. Harvard Pilgrim identifies these physician groups by measuring 15 different metrics against national standards from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS^®).
March 2018

CMC’s New England Heart & Vascular Institute was recognized as a Becker's Great Heart Program for the fourth consecutive year. 
2014–2017

Catholic Medical Center has been given a five-star overall rating—the highest possible—by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Only three hospitals in New Hampshire, and fewer than ten percent nationwide, earned this score in the results posted to CMS’ Hospital Compare website.
Dec 2017

CMC is pleased to announce it has earned the CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). 
Dec 2017

Recognized as Greater Manchester's Favorite Hospital for the fourth consecutive year, and the Mom's Place as the Favorite Birthing Center for the fifth time.
Nov 2017
 

CMC is proud to announce that Dr Joseph Pepe, President & CEO, has been recognized on this list of men and women who lead some of the largest and most successful nonprofit healthcare organizations in the country.
Oct 2017

All 11 CMC Primary Care practices have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships.
Sep 2017