Glen Cove Hospital Earns Prestigious Quality Award

Northwell's Glen Cove Hospital recognized with Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Glen Cove Hospital, part of the Northwell Health system, has been awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award by the President of the United States. This honor recognizes Glen Cove Hospital's excellence in leadership, innovation, and measurable results, making it one of only 33 hospitals nationwide to receive this distinction and the first in New York State.

Why it matters

The Malcolm Baldrige Award is considered the nation's top honor for organizational performance, highlighting Glen Cove Hospital's commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care. This recognition underscores Northwell Health's broader reputation for clinical excellence and innovation, further establishing the health system as a national leader in the industry.

The details

Through a rigorous multi-year application process, Glen Cove Hospital demonstrated its strengths across key areas such as leadership, strategic planning, workforce engagement, and measurable outcomes. The hospital's systematic approach to self-assessment and continuous improvement allowed it to meet the award's exacting national standards.

  • Glen Cove Hospital will be formally recognized at the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards Ceremony in Baltimore, MD, on March 29, 2026.

The players

Northwell Health

The largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, and over 104,000 employees.

John D'Angelo, MD, FACEP

President and CEO of Northwell Health.

Maria Torroella Carney, MD

President of Glen Cove Hospital.

Kerri Scanlon, RN, FAAN

Executive Vice President and President of Northwell's Eastern Region Market.

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What they’re saying

“Glen Cove Hospital's achievement reflects the very best of Northwell Health. This recognition demonstrates how a relentless focus on quality, safety and innovation, combined with empowered teams and strong leadership, drives measurable results for the communities we serve. We are proud of the Glen Cove team for setting a national example of what health care excellence looks like.”

— John D'Angelo, MD, FACEP, President and CEO, Northwell Health (BusinessWire)

“This award affirms what our multi-disciplinary team lives every day, an unwavering commitment to quality, compassion, and continuous improvement. Our staff, physicians and volunteers work together with a shared purpose, to deliver safe, reliable and exceptional care to every patient, every time. Being recognized at the national level is a testament to their dedication and to the culture of excellence we have built.”

— Maria Torroella Carney, MD, President, Glen Cove Hospital (BusinessWire)

“The Malcolm Baldrige Award recognizes organizations that achieve outstanding results while building sustainable systems for the future. This honor reflects the strength of our leadership, the engagement of our workforce and the power of aligning strategy with execution. We are proud to represent Northwell Health and New York State as a model of performance excellence.”

— Kerri Scanlon, RN, FAAN, Executive Vice President and President, Northwell's Eastern Region Market (BusinessWire)

What’s next

Glen Cove Hospital will be formally recognized at the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards Ceremony in Baltimore, MD, on March 29, 2026.

The takeaway

Glen Cove Hospital's national recognition as a Malcolm Baldrige Award recipient demonstrates the power of a relentless focus on quality, safety, and innovation within a health system. This achievement sets a new standard for hospitals nationwide and highlights Northwell Health's broader commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.