DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – The Triangle area remains one of the best areas for health care in the entire country, with several hospitals earning spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
In the 2025-26 iteration of the “Best Hospitals” report unveiled on Tuesday, Duke University Hospital secured the top spot in North Carolina and No. 35 overall in the national rankings.
UNC Hospitals, based in Chapel Hill, trailed closely behind, appearing at the No. 48 spot and clinching the second-best hospital in the state. UNC Health Rex in Raleigh was also rated as the No. 4 hospital in North Carolina and No. 3 in the Triangle region…