Vidant Health has been at the forefront of conversations about the challenges facing health systems in rural America and especially here at home in eastern North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 @ 11:04 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are calling on all of eastern North Carolina to do their part to flatten the curve.
Published: Monday, March 23rd, 2020 @ 11:06 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health values family and community presence when loved ones and friends are in the hospital.
Published: Saturday, March 21st, 2020 @ 5:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital.
Published: Friday, March 13th, 2020 @ 9:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the 2019 novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – continues to spread, Dr. Keith Ramsey, infection control chief for Vidant Health, said all Vidant facilities are prepared to treat patients who have the new virus.
Published: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 @ 8:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Surgeons and care providers at Vidant Cancer Care and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University successfully performed GammaTile™ Therapy, the first procedure of its kind in the state of North Carolina.
Published: Friday, January 24th, 2020 @ 11:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges of rural health care and the need for Medicaid expansion with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mandy K. Cohen
Published: Monday, January 13th, 2020 @ 3:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Due to the high number of people with the flu in our community, we are temporarily changing our family presence and visitation practices for patient safety as well as the safety of visitors.
Published: Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 @ 8:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital.
Published: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The UNC System, East Carolina University, Pitt County Government and Vidant Health have reached an agreement to resolve a pending lawsuit concerning the affiliation between the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Friday, October 11th, 2019 @ 8:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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For the second consecutive year, Vidant Medical Center (VMC) has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold STEMI Receiving Center Quality Achievement Award and the NSTEMI Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing the most up-to-date evidence-based treatments to improve patient care
Published: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 @ 3:36 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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Joan D. Wynn, PhD, RN, chief quality and patient safety officer for Vidant Health, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) 2019 Clinical Leadership Award.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 1:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health hospitals have received several American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for their work in treating stroke and heart failure.
Published: Monday, July 1st, 2019 @ 2:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Vidant Health Board of Directors recently announced the recipients of the 2019 Board Quality Leadership Award.
Published: Thursday, June 27th, 2019 @ 3:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center (VMC) was selected as one of the American Academy of PAs’ (AAPA) Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management’s (CHLM) winners of the 2019-2020 Employer of Excellence Awards.
Published: Saturday, June 8th, 2019 @ 3:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The people of eastern North Carolina are under attack by Raleigh politicians, putting health care for millions and thousands of jobs at significant risk in 29 counties.
Published: Friday, June 7th, 2019 @ 12:42 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center (VMC) continues to be committed and open to discussions about changes to its board structure.
Published: Thursday, June 6th, 2019 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Due to a decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant Health is able to lift the temporary limitations that were in place for those 12 and younger at Vidant hospitals.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 3:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The neurosurgical team at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) was ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the nation for specialized neuroscience and spine programs by Becker's Healthcare, a leading source of business and legal information for health care leaders.
Published: Thursday, February 14th, 2019 @ 2:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. At the same time, we are responsible for protecting patients from being exposed to viruses such as the flu
Published: Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 @ 7:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Please be advised Vidant Medical Center (VMC) will be conducting a mass casualty exercise in the Emergency Department in conjunction with a full-scale exercise occurring at East Carolina University. This is only a drill
Published: Thursday, December 20th, 2018 @ 12:35 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Stand Up for ENC, the movement sparked by the State Treasurer's proposed cuts to State Health Plan reimbursements, continues to generate awareness and gain momentum
Published: Friday, December 14th, 2018 @ 4:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center (VMC) recently attained Magnet recognition-the highest national honor for professional nursing practice-for the second time
Published: Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 @ 1:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It's a modern, innovative and comprehensive resource for the Wilson community. The new, state-of-the-art Vidant Healthplex-Wilson expands access to convenient, high quality and affordable care, while helping keep that care close to home
Published: Monday, November 5th, 2018 @ 12:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Neuroscience Intermediate Unit at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) recently received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Published: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 @ 3:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health and the Pitt County Health Department have a long history of working together for the good of public health
Published: Thursday, October 4th, 2018 @ 2:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recently released federal data shows that a partnership between ECU and Vidant Health made significant improvements in the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries while still achieving significant cost savings last year
Published: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 @ 2:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It is our honor to serve the great communities of eastern North Carolina. As patients, families and team members deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, we are steadfast in providing health care for our communities
Published: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 @ 12:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order directing North Carolina to create an Early Childhood Action Plan. The plan to be developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will be devoted to the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness
Published: Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 @ 12:06 am
By: Governor's Office
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Dr. Jasmin Jo has joined Vidant Cancer Care, offering expertise in neuro-oncology
Published: Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 @ 11:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center (VMC) recently awarded Pitt Community College (PCC) a $500,000 grant to help fund nursing simulation equipment and the expansion of their nursing program
Published: Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 @ 12:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to improve state maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates
Published: Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 @ 4:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Cancer is the leading cause of death in eastern North Carolina, and Vidant Cancer Care is dedicated to changing that. Vidant Cancer Care-Edgecombe is the latest realization of that commitment and a testament to the importance of providing affordable care close to home
Published: Friday, July 27th, 2018 @ 12:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Introducing the VidantNow app-the latest tool in Vidant Health's suite of virtual care offerings
Published: Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 @ 12:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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