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Rhettec was diagnosed with T-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has been fighting the illness since February 2014.
Published: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 @ 7:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The trauma center at Vidant Medical Center has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
Published: Thursday, August 28th, 2014 @ 5:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As Vidant Health continues to be challenged by significant reductions in government reimbursements due to the Affordable Care Act, its Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2015 operational plan today that provides the strategic direction and financial resources.
Published: Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 @ 12:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2014-15 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Vidant Medical Center is ranked #8 in North Carolina and is recognized among the Best Hospitals in the Coastal
Published: Sunday, August 17th, 2014 @ 8:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier this month, Vidant Health opened a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Care and Hematology services suite at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.
Published: Thursday, August 14th, 2014 @ 10:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Steve Lawler, president of Vidant Medical Center, announced his intention to retire from Vidant Health in two years. Lawler has served Vidant Health in various leadership roles for more than 20 years and has been president of Vidant Medical Center since 2007.
Published: Thursday, August 7th, 2014 @ 10:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The East Carolina Heart Institute has received the highest quality rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Published: Thursday, June 19th, 2014 @ 6:47 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Vidant Medical Center is included in the Becker's Healthcare 2014 list of "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare."
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 9:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Miracle Children and their stories of remarkable courage during life-threatening illnesses and injuries helped make the 29th annual Celebration Broadcast a tremendous success.
Published: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 @ 6:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a central voice for patient safety since 1997, has announced the recipients of the 2014 Stand Up For Patient Safety Management Award.
Published: Sunday, May 18th, 2014 @ 6:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – the month dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Published: Thursday, May 8th, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health's Chief Quality Officer, Dr. Joan Wynn, was recently named one of the top 50 experts in the country who are leading the field of patient safety.
Published: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 @ 12:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center has been awarded a grant from the national LIVESTRONG Foundation that will provide support for healing trauma endured by cancer treatment providers.
Published: Friday, April 25th, 2014 @ 2:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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At a community meeting at Vidant Pungo Hospital in Belhaven, Dr. David Herman, president and CEO of Vidant Health, unveiled more details about the agreement to keep Vidant Pungo Hospital open and to transfer ownership of the hospital to the Belhaven community.
Published: Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 @ 10:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center has been selected as a finalist to receive the VitalHearts: Secondary Trauma Resiliency program as part of the LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project, which was created to bring proven cancer support programs to communities across the U.S.
Published: Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 @ 7:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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ue to the decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant Health is lifting the temporary visitor restrictions for those 12 and younger that were put into place in January.
Published: Monday, March 31st, 2014 @ 8:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This morning at 9 a.m. the leadership of Vidant Health, the NC Conference of Branches of the NAACP, and the NAACP Branches in Hyde and Beaufort Counties are pleased to announce that they have worked out an agreement to keep Vidant Pungo Hospital open.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 12:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This morning at 9 a.m. the leadership of Vidant Health, the NC Conference of Branches of the NAACP, and the NAACP Branches in Hyde and Beaufort Counties are pleased to announce that they have worked out an agreement to keep Vidant Pungo Hospital open.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 10:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The April 1st closing date for Vidant Pungo Hospital is rapidly approaching.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 10:20 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Pledges to this year's 'Music for Miracles' Radiothon on 107.9 WNCT bring the total giving for this year's 17th annual event to more than $3.1 million
Published: Thursday, March 27th, 2014 @ 12:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The conference will provide health care providers, clinicians and community members the resources to ensure seamless care for those who suffer from mental health and substance use disorders.
Published: Tuesday, March 25th, 2014 @ 10:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The 17th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for March 21-23 on 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Medical Center will be working with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to sponsor a free kidney screening for the Greenville area.
Published: Friday, March 7th, 2014 @ 6:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center is among the first hospitals in North Carolina to implant the Boston Scientific S-ICD® System, the world's first and only commercially available subcutaneous implantable defibrillator for the treatment of patients.
Published: Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 @ 7:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Health insurance options are available through the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Plans are available that fit most needs and budgets and enrollees can’t be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition.
Published: Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 @ 12:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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When you talk about end-of-life wishes, you are truly giving your family members of a gift of understanding that will bring them peace in years to come.
Published: Thursday, February 20th, 2014 @ 12:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and people in eastern North Carolina are at high risk.
Published: Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 @ 2:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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East Carolina Endoscopy Center has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Published: Saturday, February 8th, 2014 @ 1:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses are widespread in our community.
Published: Thursday, February 6th, 2014 @ 12:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health has been chosen to receive one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for performance in quality and safety.
Published: Saturday, January 25th, 2014 @ 10:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses are widespread in our community.
Published: Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 @ 10:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
Published: Sunday, January 5th, 2014 @ 12:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
Published: Monday, December 30th, 2013 @ 11:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Vidant Health purchased 19.4 acres in Belhaven for a new multispecialty care clinic. The new, 12,000-square-foot facility will be located at 601 Old County Road, between the Post Office and the Food Lion shopping center, south of Highway 264. Design and construction is expected to be complete
Published: Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 @ 7:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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