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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is an academic medical center and former health system located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and part of Charlotte-based Advocate Health. It is the largest employer in Forsyth County, with more than 19,220 employees and a total of 198 buildings on 428 acres. In addition to the main, tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem known as Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health system operates five community hospitals in the surrounding region. The entity includes:

Key Information

History

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Wake Forest College Medical School was founded as a two-year medical school on the campus of Wake Forest College in Wake Forest, North Carolina, in 1902.[1] The 88-bed hospital opened May 28, 1923 on 11 acres in Winston-Salem after the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina sought to create a network of hospitals for those who could not afford to pay for care.[2] The will of a president of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. gave about $750,000 to move the medical school to Winston-Salem and make it a four-year institution. Named after its benefactor, Bowman Gray School of Medicine opened in Winston-Salem in 1941, affiliating with N.C. Baptist Hospital to create "The Miracle on Hawthorne Hill".

Brenner Children's Hospital, a 144-bed "hospital within a hospital", opened in 1986. In 1997, the institutions realigned as Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In 2011, as part of the institution's move to become a unified structure, the corporate entity was rebranded as Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Clinical operations throughout a 24-county service area in northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia now fall under the umbrella of Wake Forest Baptist Health, and the academic component is now known as Wake Forest School of Medicine.[3]

In 2002, Wake Forest Baptist began operating the Davie County Hospital in Mocksville, which was built in 1956 and expanded in 1965 and 1974.[4] Davie Medical Center in Bermuda Run opened Medical Plaza 1 in August 2013, and Medical Plaza 2 in October 2013.[5] The second plaza added an emergency department and operating room, among other features.[6] A $47 million, 78,220-square-foot 50-bed expansion opened April 3, 2017. Inpatient services were moved from the Mocksville location.[7]

On October 1, 2008, Lexington Memorial Hospital affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist.[8] Since then, the two institutions have helped each other with research and patient care.

In July 2017, Wake Forest Baptist began a 30-year lease with Wilkes Medical Center after an agreement with North Wilkesboro.[9] WFB and WMC had already been working together for nearly a decade, and decided to expand their services together.

On October 25, 2017, Wake Forest Baptist and High Point Regional Health System announced that Wake Forest Baptist would take over High Point Regional, a part of UNC Health Care since 2013, by summer 2018.[10] The change was touted as a way to encourage the growth of High Point Regional and expand its ability to care for patients.

On April 10, 2019, Wake Forest Baptist and Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, signed a memorandum of understanding as the first step toward a partnership. On October 31 the companies said an agreement had been reached and, pending regulatory approval, the partnership would be completed March 31, 2020. At the time it was announced that a medical school in Charlotte could be built by 2021 or 2022.[11] On October 9, 2020, the companies announced they would become one, with the name Atrium Health.[12] More specific details about the medical school were revealed in February 2021, including plans for a seven-story tower, and on March 24, 2021, Atrium Health announced a 20-acre site at Baxter and McDowell streets. School of Medicine dean Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag said construction would start in 2022. Charlotte was the largest city in the country without a four-year medical school.[13] The Charlotte campus formally opened June 2, 2025.[14]

Effective August 18, 2021, the branding changed to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.[15] After Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health merged on December 2, 2022,[16][17] Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist became a division of Advocate Health.[18]

Services

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The hospital is a Level I trauma center serving the entire Piedmont region of North Carolina. It also houses one of three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in North Carolina. It also offers a pediatric emergency department, and pediatric and neonatal intensive-care units.[19] It is also home to AirCare, the hospital's critical-care transport service, which operates ground ambulances as well as three helicopters at the critical-care level.[20]

AirCare helicopter

The Wake Forest Innovations division operates Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, a mixed-use center in downtown Winston-Salem that is a hub for some of the world's foremost biotechnology, materials science and information technology research. Key tenants in the park are the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), which is working to engineer replacement tissues and organs and develop healing cell therapies for more than 40 different areas of the body, and Inmar, an information technology company that employs 900 people.

Wake Forest Baptist Health operates 16 free-standing outpatient dialysis centers, which are located throughout the Triad and the Western Piedmont region, allowing patients to access dialysis services close to home; it is the largest academically owned and operated dialysis operation in the country. In 2012, a Joslin Diabetes Center opened at one of Wake Forest Baptist Health's locations in Winston-Salem, offering multidisciplinary care to diabetes patients; Joslin is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, an international leader in diabetes research, care and education and in advanced research into nicotine receptors and its social impact.[21][22]

Wake Forest Baptist Health also operates a network of subsidiaries and affiliate hospitals, including Wake Forest Baptist Health–Lexington Medical Center, a 94-bed acute-care facility in Lexington, NC, and Wake Forest Baptist Health–Davie Medical Center, which includes a 25-bed inpatient hospital in Mocksville, NC, and an outpatient campus in Bermuda Run, N.C., featuring a 24/7 emergency department, imaging and diagnostic services, and various specialty health and medical offices.[23] Most recently Wake Forest Baptist Health affiliated with Wilkes Regional Medical Center, now called Wake Forest Baptist Health–Wilkes Medical Center, a 130-bed inpatient hospital in North Wilkesboro, NC, with a 30-year lease agreement.[24] In 2024, itt was announced Wake Forest Baptist Health will build a new outpatient surgery center, medical office and cancer center in nearby Greensboro, North Carolina, with a planned opening in 2026.[25] In July 2024, Wake Forest Baptist Health opened a new medical office at the Friendly Center in Northwest Greensboro.[26]

Rankings

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The medical center was ranked for 2015–16 by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation's best hospitals in seven areas: Cancer, Ear, Nose & Throat, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology, and Urology. It is ranked as high-performing in five additional adult specialties: Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Gynecology, and Orthopedics. Brenner Children's Hospital, a 144-bed "hospital within a hospital" at the medical center, is nationally ranked in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.[23] Wake Forest provides a variety of medical services. It affiliates with multiple local medical centers for children and adults.

Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma

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The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma was established in 2008 through a donation by Richard Childress and his wife, Judy.[27] The institute's mission is to lead national efforts to reduce death and disability following injury to children less than 18 years old.[28] Pediatric trauma is the No. 1 killer of children ages 1–18 in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10,000 children die each year from trauma – more than all other causes combined.[29] The Childress Institute, located at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, is focused on funding research and medical education throughout the U.S. to improve treatment, as well as raising public awareness about the magnitude of pediatric trauma.[30]

Library and archives

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Wake Forest Medical Center Sign

The School of Medicine's Coy C. Carpenter Library and Dorothy Carpenter Medical Archives are named after the first dean of the school, Coy Cornelius Carpenter, M.D., and his wife, Dorothy (Mitten) Carpenter. The library and archives support clinical missions, educational research, staff and patrons of the Medical Center.[1][31]

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent, nonprofit academic health system and medical center based in , serving a 24-county region in northwest and with comprehensive clinical care, , and research. Anchored by the 885-bed Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center—a tertiary-care facility designated as a Level I —it operates five community hospitals, three urgent care centers, five emergency departments, and more than 300 primary and specialty clinics, including the Brenner and the Comprehensive Cancer . As part of the larger Enterprise and Advocate Health network, it employs over 20,000 teammates and is the largest employer in Forsyth County, providing advanced treatments in areas such as , , , and while fostering innovation through affiliations with School of Medicine. Established through the merger of Baptist Hospital, founded in 1923, and Wake Forest University's School of Medicine, which began as a two-year program in 1902, the institution relocated to Winston-Salem in 1941 and evolved into Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in 1997 before integrating with in 2020 to form its current structure. The main campus spans 290 acres with 100 buildings, and includes a separate 196-acre research farm; it supports over 3,500 clinical trials and research studies annually as of 2020 and educates thousands of students across more than 100 programs, contributing to breakthroughs like being the first in to use for in 1957. The system has earned national recognition, including designation as one of Newsweek's America's Best Cancer Hospitals in 2023 for its Comprehensive Cancer Center and prestigious surgery verification from the for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in 2023. In 2025, it opened the Julie Ann Freischlag Tower, enhancing critical care and emergency services, and received an "A" grade for from .

Overview

Mission and Operations

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in , serving communities across the state and beyond through an integrated model of clinical care, biomedical research, and . As part of Advocate Health, the organization operates as a division focused on delivering comprehensive healthcare services while fostering innovation in patient treatment and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. The system's mission is to improve , elevate , and advance —for all—through a commitment to compassionate care, innovative , and that addresses the needs of diverse populations. This purpose drives its operations, emphasizing equitable access to high-quality services and a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical excellence with initiatives. Founded in 1902, it has evolved into a cornerstone of regional healthcare. Operationally, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist supported over 2.2 million annual patient interactions as of 2023, including more than 219,000 visits and 2.06 million outpatient encounters, across its network. The system maintains 1,535 licensed beds and serves as a Level I adult and pediatric , providing the highest level of and critical care for complex injuries and illnesses in . With approximately 22,000 employees and 198 buildings spanning 428 acres, it functions as the largest employer in Forsyth County, enabling a broad scope of integrated services from to specialized treatments.

Affiliation and Scale

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist became integrated into the expansive Advocate Health enterprise through a series of strategic mergers, beginning with its 2020 combination with to form a next-generation academic health system. This was followed by Atrium Health's 2022 merger with , creating Advocate Health as one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems. Within this structure, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist functions as the academic core, leveraging its integrated partnership with School of Medicine to drive , , and across the enterprise. The organization's scale reflects its position within the broader network, which operates more than 1,400 care locations and 40 hospitals spanning , , Georgia, and . This extensive footprint positions Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a pivotal hub for advanced care delivery and regional health initiatives, supporting over 160,000 employees system-wide as of 2025. Key expansion efforts underscore ongoing growth, such as the $100 million investment in Hugh Chatham Health in 2025, aimed at modernizing infrastructure, implementing electronic health records, and sustaining rural healthcare services in . Further developments include the construction of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Plaza Northwest Greensboro, a $163 million facility with an center and advanced procedural areas, scheduled to open in 2026 to enhance access in the region.

History

Founding and Early Years

The Wake Forest College Medical School was established in 1902 in the town of , as a two-year program offering foundational on the of . It began with 13 students under Dean Dr. Fred Cooke, a graduate and former U.S. Army surgeon, marking the start of a commitment to training physicians in the region. The program grew modestly in its early decades, with leadership transitions including Dr. Watson Rankin from 1905 to 1909 and later Dr. Thurman Kitchin, who joined the faculty in 1917 and became dean in 1919. Dr. Coy C. Carpenter, who joined as a professor in 1926 and later served as dean from 1936, played a pivotal role in advancing the school's academic focus during this period. In 1923, the Baptist Hospital opened in Winston-Salem as an 88-bed teaching facility affiliated with the , providing essential clinical training opportunities despite the school's location in Wake Forest. This development addressed the need for hands-on and community care, with the hospital also launching a that year to support its operations. The hospital's establishment laid the groundwork for integrating education with patient care, emphasizing basic clinical services such as general medicine and surgery for the local population. The institution underwent a significant transformation in 1941 when the medical school relocated to Winston-Salem to align with the university's broader move and expand into a full four-year program, funded by a $750,000 trust from industrialist . Renamed the , it opened on the grounds of Baptist Hospital with 75 students—45 in the first year and 30 in the second—enabling direct access to hospital resources for clinical training. The first graduating class received MD degrees in 1943, a milestone that solidified its role in producing fully trained physicians. During the 1940s, the hospital introduced specialized training programs for dietitians, nurse anesthetists, medical technologists, and technicians between 1942 and 1944, enhancing its educational scope amid wartime demands. In 1947, the School of Pastoral Care was established to integrate spiritual support into patient care, reflecting a holistic approach to . By the 1950s, these developments had propelled the combined medical school and hospital into a prominent regional medical center, with a primary emphasis on medical education and essential clinical services serving North Carolina's growing healthcare needs.

Mergers and Modern Developments

In , and North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Inc., underwent a significant realignment, integrating university health services and renaming the institution Baptist Medical Center to reflect their unified academic and clinical missions. This change emphasized the close partnership between the medical school and hospital, enhancing collaborative efforts in patient care, research, and education. By 2011, the organization evolved further into Wake Forest Baptist Health, a nonprofit health system that unified the medical center, Health Sciences, and Baptist Hospital under a single corporate entity to streamline operations and expand community health services. This formation marked a shift toward a more integrated model, allowing for broader regional outreach while maintaining its academic core. A major expansion occurred in 2020 when Wake Forest Baptist Health merged with , creating a next-generation academic health system that positioned Wake Forest as the academic core for Atrium's network across the Southeast. The merger was finalized in late 2020, followed by a rebranding in 2021 to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, which preserved the institution's heritage while aligning it with Atrium's larger infrastructure. In 2022, this combined entity integrated into Advocate Health through a partnership with , forming one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and enabling enhanced resource sharing for clinical and educational initiatives. Recent developments in 2025 highlighted ongoing growth, including the launch of The Pearl innovation district on June 2, home to the Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, which welcomed its inaugural class in July. In July 2025, Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin, North Carolina, officially joined Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, supported by a $100 million investment to strengthen rural health care services. Additionally, the Julie Ann Freischlag Tower held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 23, a $426 million critical care facility featuring expanded emergency services, 28 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units to meet rising regional demands. Amid these advancements, CEO Julie Ann Freischlag announced her retirement at the end of 2025 after eight years leading Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, during which she oversaw key integrations and infrastructure projects.

Organization and Leadership

Governance Structure

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist operates as a 501(c)(3) and serves as the academic health component of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States. This structure ensures that its mission prioritizes patient care, , and while reinvesting surpluses into community benefits rather than distributing profits to shareholders. The organization is governed by a comprising 22 members, chaired by William C. Warden, Jr., with Donald E. Flow as vice chair. This board includes representatives from , such as its president Susan R. Wente, PhD, alongside community stakeholders and healthcare professionals like physicians and executives to provide diverse oversight on strategic, financial, and operational matters. At the enterprise level, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist integrates into Advocate Health's , where it controls two seats on the 14-member Advocate Health board, facilitating alignment across the system's regions. Recent expansions, such as the July 2025 integration of Hugh Chatham Health, are overseen by this governance structure to enhance regional care delivery. Oversight mechanisms emphasize compliance with academic and regulatory standards, including federal human research protections through its (IRB) and adherence to HIPAA, CLIA, CMS, and FDA requirements. The Research Integrity Office further ensures ethical conduct in investigations, promoting transparency and accountability in line with its academic affiliation. Financially, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist manages an annual operating revenue exceeding $5.3 billion in 2024, primarily derived from patient services ($4.2 billion) and other operational sources, supplemented by grants and totaling $127 million in restricted contributions. This structure supports a net asset position of $3.2 billion and enables significant community reinvestment, with $1.2 billion in benefits provided in 2023 through unreimbursed care, education, and subsidized services.

Key Executives

Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, MAMSE, has served as CEO and chief academic officer of since May 2017, overseeing a $4 billion annual budget for its clinical, academic, and innovation operations. During her tenure, Freischlag has advanced academic integration by strengthening ties between the health system and School of Medicine, where she also served as dean from 2018 to 2023, and expanded research initiatives through collaborations across the Advocate Health enterprise. Her leadership contributed to key mergers, including the 2020 integration with , enhancing community health programs focused on equity and access in the region. Freischlag announced her retirement at the end of 2025, with academic duties transitioned to Dr. Ebony Boulware, Dean of School of Medicine; as of November 2025, no permanent successor for the CEO role has been announced, with the search overseen by the governance board. In recognition of her contributions, the organization opened the Julie Ann Freischlag Tower in July 2025. Other key executives include Andrea Fernandez, MD, MA, FACOG, who serves as market chief medical officer and chief quality and safety officer, bringing expertise in academic medicine and obstetrics-gynecology to drive improvements in and clinical standards. Terry Hales Jr., MBA, acts as for the health sciences system and executive vice chief officer for administration, with a focus on and academic support structures that bolster research growth. These leaders emphasize interdisciplinary approaches rooted in medicine to support the organization's mission in education, innovation, and community outreach. Notable past leaders include John D. McConnell, MD, who was the inaugural CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center from 2008 to 2017, during which he led the consolidation of clinical, research, and academic enterprises into a unified system. McConnell's tenure advanced mergers that expanded the organization's scale, grew research programs, and initiated community health initiatives, laying the foundation for subsequent integrations like the partnership. Now serving as CEO emeritus and professor emeritus of , his contributions continue to influence the system's strategic direction.

Facilities and Locations

Winston-Salem Main Campus

The Winston-Salem main campus of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is located on a 290-acre site in , encompassing 100 buildings that support a wide range of clinical, research, and educational activities. This expansive campus serves as the central hub for the health system's operations, integrating advanced medical infrastructure with academic affiliations to Wake Forest School of Medicine. At the core of the campus is the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a 885-bed tertiary-care that provides comprehensive and outpatient services. Adjacent and integrated within this facility is Brenner Children's Hospital, a 155-bed pediatric dedicated to specialized care for infants through adolescents across more than 30 medical areas. These major facilities anchor the campus's role as a Level I and regional referral destination. Recent infrastructure enhancements include the Julie Ann Freischlag Tower, a seven-story, 327,000-square-foot building that opened with a ribbon-cutting on July 23, 2025, to expand critical care capabilities. Named for the system's CEO, the $426 million tower features a new adult (operational since April 2025), 28 operating rooms, 56 rooms, and advanced imaging suites, enhancing the campus's capacity for high-acuity patient care. Complementing this is the AirCare helicopter transport base, located at the Medical Center Boulevard site, which facilitates rapid aerial transfers for critically ill patients using EC135 aircraft as part of a regional network. The campus infrastructure also includes comprehensive outpatient clinics and emergency departments integrated across multiple buildings, alongside support services such as 18 free-standing dialysis centers that provide treatment options. These elements ensure seamless access to diagnostic, therapeutic, and within the Winston-Salem footprint.

Regional and Expansion Sites

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist operates several key regional sites beyond its Winston-Salem main campus, extending care to surrounding communities in . One prominent facility is the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center, a 50-bed located in Bermuda Run that provides inpatient and outpatient services, including joint replacement and . In the Greensboro area, the system maintains multiple outpatient centers, such as the Medical Plaza Friendly Center, which offers urgent care and extended hours from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. weekdays, and the Friendly Center, specializing in diagnostic services. Additional Greensboro locations include the Medical Plaza North Elm, featuring onsite labs, , and specialties for adults and . Recent expansions underscore the system's commitment to regional growth. In April 2025, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist opened a $78 million center in Winston-Salem, equipped with advanced operating rooms to support procedures. Further development in Greensboro began with a in October 2024 for the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Plaza Northwest Greensboro, a $163 million five-story complex at 2909 Horse Pen Creek Road that includes an center with three operating rooms and two procedure rooms, a medical office building, and a cancer center, scheduled to open in 2026. The network also reaches rural North Carolina through strategic partnerships and investments. In July 2025, Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin officially joined Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, with a $100 million investment dedicated to implementing new electronic health records, facility upgrades, and provider recruitment to enhance local access in the Yadkin Valley region. This integration preserves rural healthcare while integrating advanced technologies. Expanding its educational footprint, School of Medicine opened its second campus on June 2, 2025, at The Pearl innovation district in Charlotte, marking the city's first four-year and aiming to train physicians with a focus on hands-on, technology-integrated learning. The Charlotte site welcomed its inaugural class in July 2025, broadening access across the state.

Clinical Services

Core Hospital Services

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist provides comprehensive across its network, encompassing 1,535 licensed beds that support general medicine, surgical procedures, and intensive care units for adult and pediatric patients. The flagship facility, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, features an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital with specialized units such as burn ICUs and areas integrated into its broader inpatient offerings. These services enable the management of a wide range of acute conditions, from routine hospitalizations to critical interventions, serving over 64,750 inpatient admissions annually. The system's emergency services operate 24/7 through multiple departments, highlighted by its designation as a Level I Adult and Pediatric , the only such facility in its region, providing immediate access to trauma surgeons, advanced , and multidisciplinary teams for severe injuries. Complementing these capabilities is the AirCare program, a critical air medical transport service staffed by flight nurses and paramedics certified in emergency care, facilitating rapid patient transfers across , , , and . The emergency network handles approximately 219,383 visits per year, ensuring round-the-clock response for life-threatening situations. Diagnostic and support services form the backbone of patient evaluation and ongoing care, including advanced imaging modalities such as MRI, CT scans, , , and available at outpatient centers and inpatient facilities. Laboratory services offer accurate testing for diagnostics and monitoring through nearly 20 locations systemwide. The pharmacy division provides comprehensive support, with a specialty pharmacy focused on complex medications for transplant patients, , hepatitis, and other chronic conditions, ensuring coordinated drug management from inpatient to outpatient transitions. Ambulatory services extend foundational care beyond hospitalization, featuring clinics in family and at convenient locations throughout the region, alongside urgent care options for non-emergent needs. Outpatient surgery centers deliver same-day procedures in areas like orthopedics, , and , with the Cloverdale Outpatient Surgery Center, which opened in May 2025, adding eight operating rooms and procedure spaces to enhance access. These offerings support over 2.06 million outpatient visits annually, emphasizing preventive and procedural care in community settings.

Specialty Care Programs

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist provides advanced specialty care programs that emphasize multidisciplinary teams to address complex medical conditions, integrating diagnostics, treatments, and supportive services for optimal outcomes. These programs leverage cutting-edge technologies and coordinated care models to manage high-acuity cases across various disciplines. The Comprehensive Cancer Center features a multidisciplinary approach with over 400 physicians specializing in medical, gynecologic, radiation, surgical, and colon and rectal , enabling consensus-driven treatment plans where can consult full teams in a single visit. It offers advanced radiation therapies through its American College of Radiology-accredited Radiation Oncology Department, which includes the world's first Leksell® Center of for precise tumor targeting. Infusion therapies encompass precision medicine, cancer , , and bone marrow transplants via the accredited Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, supported by multiple infusion centers and the Cancer Support Program for holistic care. The Heart and Vascular Center integrates , , and to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care. Interventional cardiology services include minimally invasive procedures such as repairs and balloon angioplasty, meeting or exceeding national standards for timely interventions. Vascular surgery addresses circulation issues in extremities through medical management and surgical options to restore blood flow, while the center's heart transplant program serves as western North Carolina's only advanced cardiac transplant service, supported by a multidisciplinary team for end-stage patients. Neurology and Neurosurgery programs treat a broad spectrum of neurological and spinal disorders with specialized expertise in care, management, and advanced surgical interventions. As a Joint Commission-designated Comprehensive Center, it provides rapid assessments via the Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network and operates a 24-bed Neurosciences for critical cases. The Comprehensive Center, a Level IV program accredited by the National Association of Centers, utilizes and for surgical management of refractory . Advanced brain and spine surgeries include minimally invasive spinal procedures, Gamma Knife radiosurgery for noninvasive treatment, and for . Orthopaedic Services encompass joint replacement, , and rehabilitation, addressing conditions from fractures to degenerative diseases. The joint replacement program employs minimally invasive and bone-sparing techniques for and procedures, supported by a multidisciplinary rehabilitation focus to restore function post-surgery. specialists treat injuries such as ACL tears and tendonitis with advanced orthobiologics like therapies, including options for pediatric athletes, while rehabilitation integrates to facilitate recovery and return to activity. Additional specialty programs include comprehensive transplant services for solid organs and bone marrow, rheumatology for inflammatory conditions, and maternity care for high-risk pregnancies. The transplant services, one of North Carolina's busiest centers, perform kidney, pancreas, liver, and heart transplants through dedicated abdominal and cardiac programs, with bone marrow and stem cell therapies integrated into oncology care via a multidisciplinary team for pre- and post-operative management. Rheumatology manages arthritis types like rheumatoid and psoriatic, as well as systemic conditions such as lupus and vasculitis, using ultrasound-guided procedures, infusion therapies, and a dedicated lupus clinic. Maternity care provides expert obstetrics for complex pregnancies, including 24-hour support, access to Level IV NICU facilities, and postpartum services like lactation consulting and mental health resources.

Research and Education

Academic Affiliations

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist maintains its primary academic affiliation with School of Medicine, serving as the principal for the institution's (MD) program and a wide array of residency and fellowship training opportunities. This partnership positions the medical center as the academic core of the system, enabling the delivery of comprehensive that emphasizes clinical excellence and patient-centered care. The affiliation supports extensive graduate medical education, with more than 700 residents and fellows training annually across over 100 accredited and non-accredited programs sponsored by the School of Medicine. Medical students from the MD program are seamlessly integrated into clinical rotations at the medical center, where they participate in real-world patient care under faculty supervision to build practical skills and professional competencies. Key educational facilities enhance hands-on learning, including the Center for Experiential and Applied Learning (CEAL), which features rooms equipped to replicate clinical environments with recording and monitoring capabilities for debriefing and skill refinement. The Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education further supports training through patient suites, clinical skills labs, and facilities designed to foster innovative teaching methods. The Coy C. Carpenter Library stands as a cornerstone resource for , providing access to vast collections of , historical texts, and the Dorothy Carpenter Medical Archives, which preserve rare materials and support both scholarly inquiry and curriculum development. This affiliation also facilitates research collaborations between the medical center and the School of Medicine, with ongoing expansion of educational programs including a new campus in Charlotte.

Research Initiatives

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist supports a robust research enterprise with annual external funding exceeding $400 million as of 2023, primarily from federal agencies like the (NIH), private foundations, and industry partners. This funding enables investigations across key areas including cancer, , regenerative medicine, and , with a strong emphasis on that bridges basic science discoveries to clinical applications. The institution's research scope encompasses over 3,500 active clinical trials and studies as of recent reports, fostering advancements in precision medicine and patient outcomes. Central to these efforts is the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, designated by the , which serves as the primary research arm for initiatives. This center focuses on innovative therapies for cancers such as , , and , with recent peer-reviewed awards totaling $38.3 million as of early 2024. Complementing this is the Wake Forest for Regenerative Medicine, a pioneering hub for , therapies, and , contributing to breakthroughs in organ repair and personalized treatments. In , the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention drives studies on cognitive decline and , while pediatric through the Brenner Research targets childhood diseases like congenital heart defects and rare genetic disorders. Additionally, the Center for Biomedical Informatics advances data-driven approaches, integrating to analyze large datasets for disease prediction and treatment optimization. Notable innovations include the utilization of AirCare, the institution's air medical transport service, to collect real-time data for trauma studies, enhancing protocols for emergency care in critically injured patients. In 2025, researchers launched mPATH-Lung, a direct-to-patient program that resulted in a 7.5 increase (from 17% to 24.5%) in screening completion rates among high-risk individuals within 16 weeks by providing educational videos, decision aids, and self-scheduling options. These efforts contribute to clinical trials that enroll thousands of participants annually, accelerating the development of novel diagnostics and therapies. The research output is substantial, with faculty publishing hundreds of articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals each year and securing numerous patents through collaborations with the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, which facilitates the commercialization of discoveries like advanced biomaterials and AI-based diagnostic tools. For instance, NIH funding alone exceeded $140 million in federal awards for 2024, underscoring the institution's national prominence in . These initiatives not only advance scientific knowledge but also integrate with applications to address regional disparities in .

Rankings and Recognition

National Hospital Rankings

In the 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center earned the #2 position among hospitals in the Triad region of . The medical center received a high-performing rating in 15 adult procedures and conditions, including key areas such as cancer surgeries (e.g., colon cancer surgery, surgery), cardiology interventions (e.g., heart , ), and maternity care for uncomplicated pregnancies. While it did not achieve national rankings in adult specialties for this cycle, the hospital has historically been nationally ranked in seven adult specialties, such as cancer and & heart surgery, reflecting sustained excellence in these domains. Brenner Children's Hospital, the pediatric division of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, demonstrated strong performance in the same rankings period. Although not nationally ranked in pediatric orthopedics for 2025-2026, Brenner has previously received national recognition in this specialty, underscoring its expertise in pediatric musculoskeletal care. Brenner Children's Hospital was also included in Newsweek's America's Best Children's Hospitals 2025 ranking. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's maternity services were highlighted separately by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in North Carolina for 2024, based on evaluations of labor and delivery outcomes, newborn care, and patient safety measures. The system has maintained consistent national recognition since the inaugural U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings in 1990, appearing in the evaluations for over 30 consecutive years. Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation, an affiliated facility, ranked #12 nationally for rehabilitation care in the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings.

Quality and Safety Awards

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's Davie Medical Center received its eighth consecutive "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group in the spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade, recognizing its strong performance in preventing medical errors, infections, and other preventable harms. In the fall 2025 update, Davie Medical Center continued to demonstrate excellence in . Across the system, safety performance varies, with the main Winston-Salem campus earning a "B" grade in fall 2025 based on metrics including fewer-than-expected rates of MRSA infections and central line-associated bloodstream infections, near-expected rates of C. difficile infections, and higher-than-expected rates of urinary tract infections and surgical site infections following colon surgery. As part of Advocate Health, the broader network achieved "A" grades for 19 hospitals in fall 2025, highlighting system-wide efforts to enhance through standardized protocols and error reduction. In 2024, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center earned a perfect score of 100 on the Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), designating it as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" for its inclusive policies, patient nondiscrimination protections, and staff training on cultural competency. This accolade, awarded to fewer than 20% of evaluated facilities, underscores the system's commitment to equitable care for marginalized communities. The system holds verified Level I status from the for both adult and pediatric care at its Winston-Salem campus, ensuring comprehensive 24/7 response capabilities, specialized surgical teams, and research integration to manage severe injuries. , part of the system, was reverified as a Level I Pediatric in 2024, emphasizing multidisciplinary rehabilitation and injury prevention programs. Additionally, the maintains verification from the American Burn Association, one of only a handful in the Southeast, with dedicated ICU beds, facilities, and a focus on multidisciplinary care from acute treatment to long-term recovery. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist conducts triennial Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) to identify and address local health disparities, with the 2022-2024 assessment prioritizing access to care for underserved populations and behavioral health support in Forsyth and surrounding counties. The 2024 CHNA, informing strategies through 2027, updated priorities to include reducing racial and socioeconomic inequities in preventive screenings and chronic disease management, with implementation plans emphasizing community partnerships and targeted interventions. These efforts contribute to broader and equity recognitions, including influences on national rankings for patient outcomes.

Specialized Institutes

Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma

The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma was established in 2008 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist through a $5 million philanthropic gift from NASCAR team owner and his wife, Judy Childress, in partnership with Brenner Children's Hospital. Named in honor of the donors, the institute serves as a dedicated center within the to advance , , and treatment specifically for pediatric trauma, addressing the leading for children in the United States. Its mission focuses on discovering and disseminating evidence-based practices to prevent severe injuries and improve recovery outcomes for children, with an emphasis on those under 18 years old. The institute's programs center on a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric trauma care, incorporating a specialized team of physicians, researchers, (EMS) providers, and educators to manage acute injuries from accidents and . Key initiatives include research efforts targeting detection and prevention, as well as common accidents such as those involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and , where studies have highlighted persistent risks like despite safety regulations. education forms a core component, with programs delivering community grants across the U.S. to support local interventions like safety workshops and equipment distribution, such as 20 awards in 2019. In terms of impact, the Childress Institute leads national studies and secures grants to fund pilot projects that enhance trauma care protocols, contributing to broader efforts to reduce the annual toll of approximately 10,000 child deaths, 300,000 hospitalizations, and over 8 million visits from injuries. It trains healthcare providers through scholarships, webinars, labs, and annual summits, equipping multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely interventions and improve long-term outcomes for injured children. The institute integrates with the system's AirCare critical-care transport service, which includes pediatric-equipped helicopters and ambulances, to facilitate rapid transfer of trauma patients within the critical "golden hour."

Brenner Children's Hospital

Brenner Children's Hospital is a 182-bed pediatric facility located within the main campus of Wake Forest Baptist in , serving as the region's primary center for comprehensive children's care. Established in 1986 through a philanthropic gift from the Brenner family and opening in 1989, it has operated as a full-service since the early , expanding to its current location in the Ardmore Tower West in 2002 with dedicated pediatric spaces including private patient rooms. In March 2024, Brenner Children's Hospital unified under the Atrium Health Levine Children's brand. The hospital provides specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents across more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, drawing patients from 19 counties in and southern . The hospital offers advanced services in critical areas such as through its multidisciplinary (PICU), which manages critically ill infants and children up to age 17; at the 65-bed Level IV Dale and Karen Sisel (NICU), one of the largest and most comprehensive in the region; for a wide range of congenital and acquired heart conditions; and , serving as the leading center for and blood disorders with over 30 years of participation in national clinical trials. As 's first verified Level I since 2011—reverified by the in 2024—Brenner provides 24/7 access to board-certified pediatric surgeons and trauma specialists, along with programs and rehabilitation support, making it the only such center in the Triad and northwest and one of four statewide. These services emphasize multidisciplinary teams of over 140 board-certified specialists to deliver coordinated, evidence-based treatment. Special features of Brenner center on family-integrated care, including six playrooms, an wall for engagement, and a rooftop garden with a to support emotional well-being during treatment. The facility integrates with the Family Room on the sixth floor of Ardmore Tower, offering a respite space for families, and is adjacent to the House with 35 bedrooms for longer stays. Annually, the hospital hosts the Share the Health Fair, a student-led event providing free health screenings, educational resources, and community outreach to promote preventive pediatric care in the Triad region. These elements underscore a commitment to holistic, - and family-centered approaches that extend beyond medical treatment. Brenner Children's Hospital has earned recognition for its pediatric excellence, including high-performing ratings in past U.S. News & World Report evaluations for specialties such as pediatric (ranked No. 47 nationally in 2018) and , as well as inclusion among the nation's best children's hospitals in prior years. It maintains a strong focus on rare diseases through its affiliation with the broader Levine Children's network, which supports advanced diagnostics and treatments for complex conditions, and behavioral health via dedicated programs in pediatric development, neurodevelopmental evaluations, and services addressing conditions from infancy through . These achievements highlight the hospital's role in advancing pediatric outcomes, with ongoing emphasis on research integration and community impact.

Community and Innovation

Wake Forest Innovation Quarter

The Wake Forest Innovation Quarter is a 330-acre urban innovation district situated on the eastern edge of downtown , originally established as the Research Park in the early 2000s and rebranded in 2013 to emphasize its focus on biomedical and technological advancement. Anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and School of Medicine, it functions as a biotech hub that fosters collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses through state-of-the-art laboratories, startup incubators, and mixed-use developments that include residential housing to support a vibrant live-work-play environment. Key components of the district include specialized incubators for medical technology and startups, such as those supporting and diagnostics firms, along with strategic partnerships like the recent collaboration with Winston Starts accelerator to provide resources for emerging biotech ventures. It hosts more than 170 companies, including innovators, tech firms, and academic entities, spanning approximately 1.9 million square feet of office, laboratory, and educational space. These elements create an ecosystem designed for and scaling of health-related technologies. On November 13, 2025, the Innovation Quarter unveiled a refreshed master plan for its Phase II expansion, featuring 28 acres of new development for clinical, office, and lab space, along with 15 acres of . In terms of health impact, the Innovation Quarter plays a pivotal role in commercializing clinical trials and research outputs from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, facilitated by entities like Wake Forest Innovations, which handles to bridge academic discoveries with market-ready solutions. It integrates closely with the medical center to advance innovations such as AI-driven health tools, exemplified by facilities like the 3D for Healthcare Innovation Studio, which supports additive for medical applications, and broader system-wide AI implementations for diagnostics and patient care. This synergy accelerates the translation of research into practical health advancements, including AI-powered virtual clinics for early disease detection. Economically, has revitalized a former industrial area into a thriving asset, generating an economic impact of $1.66 billion in 2022 alone through job creation and growth, with total investments exceeding $876 million since its . By attracting private and funding, it stimulates local development and positions Winston-Salem as a key player in the Southeast's life sciences corridor.

Community Health Efforts

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist conducts annual Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) to identify and address priorities, with implementation strategies covering 2025-2027 for facilities including the Medical Center in Forsyth County and Hugh Chatham Health. These assessments evaluate such as insecurity, , and transportation, with 34.5% of surveyed residents reporting insecurity, addressed through tools like the FindHelp Community Resource Hub. Initiatives include partnerships with organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank and FaithHealth to provide produce boxes, WIC support, and SNAP enrollment, aiming to mitigate inequities in underserved areas of Forsyth County. Key programs emphasize equity and access, including the 25th annual Share the Health Fair held on November 8, 2025, at the Downtown Health Plaza in Winston-Salem, which offered free screenings for glucose, , bone density, lung function, and STIs regardless of insurance status. The event provided immediate results, vaccinations, educational consultations, and goody bags with essentials like produce and toiletries, with Spanish interpreters and referrals to free clinics to support uninsured and low-income individuals. Complementing this, a digital self-service program for screening, launched with findings published on October 20, 2025, uses online videos and decision aids to enable high-risk patients to request low-dose CT scans directly, bypassing traditional barriers like appointment scheduling. This mPATH-Lung tool increased screening completion rates to 24.5% within 16 weeks among users, compared to 17% in standard care groups, particularly benefiting diverse socioeconomic demographics. Outreach extends to rural communities through a $100 million in Hugh Chatham Health, finalized on July 8, 2025, to enhance and specialty care in the Yadkin Valley, including women's services, , and cancer programs via integrated electronic health records and virtual care options. In Forsyth County, wellness education efforts include prevention classes, awareness sessions, and workshops delivered through mobile clinics and partnerships with federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). The Delivering Equal Access to Care (DEAC) Clinic provides free and lab services to uninsured patients, supported by mobile pharmacy and workers for ongoing education on chronic disease management. These efforts have contributed to broader impacts, with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist reporting $1.2 billion in community benefits in 2023, including charity care and subsidized services that reduced health disparities by serving low-income and uninsured populations through targeted screenings and referrals. Programs like DEAC and mobile outreach have contributed to efforts to lower rates in Forsyth County toward a goal of 6.0 per 1,000 live births while increasing access to preventive care, with metrics tracking clinic visits, education sessions, and successful referrals to demonstrate equitable outcomes.

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