Published on September 14, 2026

Best of Blue Ridge: UNC Health Pardee Voted #1 for Nine Years

Best of Blue Ridge 2026We are pleased to share that you have voted us #1 in the Best of Blue Ridge 2026 awards! Thank you to our community for recognizing Pardee as your partner in health. Congratulations to these individuals and teams for providing exceptional care and being considered the very best of our community:

Best Hospital/Medical Center
UNC Health Pardee
Nine years in a row

Best Emergency Room
Pardee Emergency Department
Nine years in a row

Best Physical Therapy Clinic
Pardee Physical Therapy
Four years in a row

Best Family/General Practice Physician
Betsy Merrell, MD - Pardee BlueMD
Four-time winner