The Triangle is an international center of medical care and research with one of the nation’s highest concentrations of physicians and health care professionals. Three Triangle hospitals cracked a first-ever list of the nation’s top 50 acute-care hospitals, meaning they are among the safest in the country.

Major health care providers include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Rex Healthcare, and Duke Raleigh Hospital in Wake County. Nearby Duke University Medical Center, and UNC Hospitals consistently finish high on U.S. News and World Report’s list of America’s best hospitals.

Industry and independent rankings consistently show our health services to be among the very best in the world. Helping families stay healthy through outstanding medical care is one more reason newcomers of all ages flock to our region.

Here are some other reasons …

Arts and Culture: Taking Center Stage 

Climate and Recreation: Variety Vacationland 

Education: Making the Grade 

Housing: Where Houses Become Homes 

Career/Business Opportunities 

Shopping and Dining: Satisfying Your Palate