In the Headlines

Virtua is #1 Health Care Brand in NJ, #2 in Philly Region
Virtua has reaffirmed its position as one of the country's best health care brands, according to a recent report by Monigle, a leading U.S. brand consultancy. Virtua is also the highest-ranked health-system brand in New Jersey and the second-highest ranked in both the Philadelphia and New York markets.

"The brands that are most effective, like Virtua, pay attention to what people want and need, and create strong connections with their patients and communities," said Grant Mason, head of behavioral insights at Monigle.

In addition to top rankings in our region, Virtua has increased its national overall ranking—this year reaching #22 in the country. Nationwide, we are also ranked:

• #8 for compassion
• Top 10 for convenience
• #14 most-trusted brand

"Virtua colleagues have dedicated themselves to providing outstanding experiences built on trust for everybody, always," said Chrisie Scott, Virtua's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "That requires a deep commitment to being human-centric and 'here for good.'" See all the details.

Inspiring Graduation for Student Interns with Disabilities
Six young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities graduated last month from a new internship program at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital. An uplifting graduation ceremony honored the group—which formed Virtua's inaugural class of Project SEARCH. This innovative program helps participants gain hands-on job skills and transition into competitive employment. Read in The Philadelphia Inquirer and by subscription in The Courier-Post.

Annual 'Run with the Docs' Draws Historic Attendance
A record-breaking 1,284 participants registered for this year's Run with the Docs in June. Featuring a 5K race and a one-mile walk, the event supports Virtua's Perinatal Bereavement and Palliative Care Program, which helps families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. The event has raised more than $600,000 since its inception. Read by subscription in The Courier-Post. 

Virtua is First in NJ to Earn Advanced Spine Certification
Virtua Voorhees Hospital is the first New Jersey facility to receive the highest level of advanced certification in spine surgery. The rigorous certification process helps ensure that Virtua Voorhees is well equipped to care for patients with complex needs, including older patients. Read in New Jersey Business Magazine. 

'Smart Room' Technology Enhances Care, Safety
Virtua is among the first health systems to adopt smart-room technology, which can help improve care and patient well-being. As part of this effort, Virtua has installed more than 1,200 smart cameras in patient rooms across its five hospitals. The cameras enable virtual consultations with clinicians, patients' family members, and language interpreters. Read by subscription in Modern Healthcare. 

Virtua Patients Compete at National Transplant Games
Just a year after receiving life-saving liver transplants, Mike Logue and Meredith Borrelli took part in the Transplant Games of America in Denver. The Olympics-style event celebrates organ donors and recipients, and highlights the need for organ donation. "It was very inspiring to see people competing and doing really well, who were 25, 30 or 40 years post-transplant," said Meredith. Read in BINJE.

'Care After Discharge' Reduces Hospital Readmissions, Shortens Stays 
Virtua's innovative home-based programs are helping people stay healthier and avoid returning to the hospital. Hospital at Home, launched in 2022, led Virtua to create Care After Discharge the next year. Both programs provide remote monitoring and care, as well as in-home visits by Virtua clinicians. The programs enable providers to see patients' home environments and address any factors that may affect their recovery. Read in Becker's Hospital Review.

Virtua Cited for Excellence in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Virtua has focused on the complex management of antibiotics and other antimicrobials for many years to help reduce the incidence of drug resistance. As a result of these efforts, Virtua has reduced C. diff and other infections. Read in Healthcare Business Insights. 

New Mobile Program Helps Close Care Gaps
Virtua's new Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program helps people stay healthy via home visits by paramedics and EMTs. MIH has already shown positive results since its launch this spring. For example, Virtua has seen a significant drop in 30-day hospital readmissions for several diagnoses, including congestive heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Read in HealthLeaders.

Why Many Men Skip Preventive Care, Cancer Screenings
Men are more likely than women to avoid routine health checks, which can identify cancer and other health problems early when they're easiest to treat. Virtua's Dr. Avi Galler, a colorectal surgeon, discussed how routine colonoscopies, for example, can help prevent colon cancer. Read in NJ Biz. 

Newsweek Names Virtua to Two 'America's Greatest Workplaces' Lists 
Virtua has earned a spot on Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026. The organization was also named to this list in 2025, its inaugural year. In addition, Virtua has again made Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces by State list, which includes all industries.

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