Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Named to 2026 U.S. Great Community Hospitals List

Only Hospital in New Hampshire Selected to National List of 100 Hospitals

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals” list, recognizing medical institutions that deliver exceptional community-based care.

Each year, the national publication compiles this list to recognize hospitals that its editors say, “bring accessible, affordable, high-quality care to patients beyond the reach of large urban health systems.”

“As a not-for-profit health system, we always put patients first and are focused on delivering exceptional healthcare for the greater Nashua community,” said Colin McHugh, President & CEO of Southern New Hampshire Health. McHugh continued, saying, “Southern NH Medical Center is truly that, a center of our community, where our families and neighbors get expert care close to home. The entire team here at Southern New Hampshire Health is humbled to be on the list of great hospitals in the U.S.”

Why Becker’s Chose Southern NH Medical Center:

·         The hospital delivers high-quality, patient-centered care

·         Recipient of 5 Magnet designations for nursing excellence

·         Only NH hospital with verified neurosurgical trauma capabilities as a level 3-N trauma center

·         Named one of “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals” for 2026 by Newsweek 

·         Earned an “A-” rating from S&P Global Ratings

·         Ranked No. 1 in NH for social responsibility

This award comes at a time of continued growth throughout the health system, which includes expansion at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center to offer a higher-level of care to the southern NH and northern MA region. A first-of-its kind retail pharmacy will be opening at the Medical Center later this month, and construction is well underway on a state-of-the-art heart & vascular center set to open at the beginning of 2027.