Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital Earns Fifth Consecutive ‘A’ Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fifth consecutive time from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety.
The “A” rating recognizes the hospital’s ongoing commitment to preventing medical errors, reducing infections, and delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide and assigns grades based on up to 30 evidence-based measures of patient safety. Grades are determined under the guidance of a national expert panel and are publicly available to help individuals make informed healthcare decisions.
“Earning another ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group is a reflection of the extraordinary teamwork and dedication of our staff,” said Sonja McLendon, Hoke Healthcare President. “Every department, every shift, and every role contributes to a culture that puts patient safety first. We’re proud to provide care that our community trusts. Receiving this distinction for the fifth time in a row shows that safety is not just a goal, it’s part of who we are. Our team continues to raise the bar to ensure our patients receive the safest, most reliable care possible.”
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital’s success in earning this top grade stems from several key initiatives, including:
• Advanced infection control practices: Evidence-based protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Technology-driven safety measures: Bar Code Medication Administration and Computerized Physician Order Entry systems to reduce medication errors.
• Comprehensive staff training: Ongoing education focused on patient safety, teamwork, and hand hygiene compliance.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit organization that advances healthcare quality and safety through transparency and accountability. Its Hospital Safety Grade, launched in 2012, assigns letter grades to general hospitals nationwide based on their prevention of medical errors, injuries, and infections. Grades are updated each spring and fall and are publicly available at HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Cape Fear Valley Health System
Cape Fear Valley is a 1,000+ bed, 8-hospital regional health system, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits annually. A private not-for-profit organization with 8,000 employees and more than 1,000 providers on the medical staff, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Health Pavilion North, Health Pavilion Hoke and Harnett Health. For more information, visit www.CapeFearValley.com.

United Way of Cumberland County Partners with the Community Stand Down Information & Resources Fair to Host a “Community Food Collection” Supporting Local Food Pantries
In response to the growing food insecurity crisis affecting families across our community, United Way of Cumberland County is partnering with the Community Stand Down Information & Resources Fair to host a Community Food Collection Drive benefiting local food pantries.
• When: Friday, Nov. 21
• Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until trucks are filled)
• 2 Drop Off Locations:
• Catholic Charities: Cross Creek Commons parking lot, 726 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC
• Fayetteville Urban Ministry: 701 Whitfield St., Fayetteville, NC
All food collected will be donated to the Catholic Charities Fayetteville Region Food Pantry and Fayetteville Urban Ministry Food Pantry.
Representatives from both agencies will be on site to receive donations. Community volunteers will assist with unloading vehicles and loading agency trucks. Donors are encouraged to remain in their vehicles while items are being unloaded.
The community is invited to contribute the following suggested items to support neighbors in need:
• Canned foods: meats, vegetables, pasta, soups, and fruits (preferably pop-top cans)
• Frozen foods: meats, vegetables, and fruits
• Pantry staples: peanut butter, rice, pasta, cereal, crackers, dry or canned milk
• Baby items: baby food, formula, diapers/pull-ups, wet wipes
• Beverages: water, milk, juice, powdered drinks
• Other necessities: hygiene products, laundry pods
For more information, contact United Way of Cumberland County at 910-483-1179. Individuals in need of food assistance should contact the food pantries directly:
• Catholic Charities: 910-424-2020
• Fayetteville Urban Ministry: 910-483-5944
Monetary donations can also be made through the Cumberland Cares Fund at https://unitedway-cc.networkforgood.com/projects/262136-cumberland-cares-fund
About United Way of Cumberland County
The mission of United Way of Cumberland County is to improve lives across Cumberland County by strategically raising and investing resources that address critical human service and health needs while fostering effective and innovative partnerships with direct service agencies.