About Our Area

It's no surprise that Kiplinger's Personal Finance singled out Charlottesville as “one of the healthiest places to live in America.” Aside from clean air and water, opportunities for exercise and stress relief, and a low crime rate, our area boasts several first–rate medical centers.

The University of Virginia Health System is among the nation's leading medical facilities. The UVa hospital ranks among the top 50 of U.S. News & World Report's famed “Top 100 Hospitals,” with several departments ranked in the top 25: Cancer; ear, nose and throat; hormonal disorders; urology; and gynecology. No wonder American Health magazine identified Charlottesville as “one of the 10 Healthiest Cities for Women.”

Martha Jefferson Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital that was founded in 1903 by seven community physicians interested in providing quality, personalized healthcare to the residents of Charlottesville. Today, the hospital serves an eight county region and offers the latest in medical and surgical treatments for a wide variety of needs. Their services include leading care in cancer, cardiology, digestive disorders, women's health, orthopedics and many more.

In the Valley, an extraordinary new facility is quickly emerging as a leader in health care: Established in 1994, Augusta Medical Center has already attained U.S. News & World Report‹s “Top 100 Hospitals” status in several categories, including geriatrics, digestive disorders, and hormonal disorders.

Rockingham Memorial Hospital, located in Harrisonburg, VA, is an independent community hospital that has been providing healthcare services since 1912. It serves a seven-county area with a population of close to 200,000. Community wellness and outreach are the primary cornerstones of the overall mission of RMH.