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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)
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)
 
Vidant Health and the Pitt County Health Department have a long history of working together for the good of public health
Vidant Health and the Pitt County Health Department have a long history of working together for the good of public health
 
With flu season's arrival, health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against the flu
With flu season's arrival, health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against the flu
 
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
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
 
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced additional flexibilities to expand its efforts to ensure Medicaid and NC Health Choice services can be quickly delivered to those impacted by Hurricane Florence
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced additional flexibilities to expand its efforts to ensure Medicaid and NC Health Choice services can be quickly delivered to those impacted by Hurricane Florence
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced flexibility for families enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced flexibility for families enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
 
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals and others interested in volunteering to help people impacted by the storm to get connected with the appropriate resou
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals and others interested in volunteering to help people impacted by the storm to get connected with the appropriate resou
 
Beaufort County Public Health Department will be providing free bacteria testing for private drinking water well for residents affected by hurricane Florence
Beaufort County Public Health Department will be providing free bacteria testing for private drinking water well for residents affected by hurricane Florence
 
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are warning that the heavy rains and flooding from Hurricane Florence may cause major problems with septic systems
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are warning that the heavy rains and flooding from Hurricane Florence may cause major problems with septic systems
 
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced two new flexibilities for people and families in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced two new flexibilities for people and families in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program to help those affected by Hurricane Florence
 
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
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
 
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced broad efforts to work with federal and county partners to provide additional flexibility to people enrolled in the Medicaid program and their health care providers during and after Hurricane Florence
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced broad efforts to work with federal and county partners to provide additional flexibility to people enrolled in the Medicaid program and their health care providers during and after Hurricane Florence
 
As North Carolinians prepare for Hurricane Florence, officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are cautioning people about the risks of using gasoline-powered generators and outdoor grills and camp stoves that use charcoal or propane gas in enclosed spaces
As North Carolinians prepare for Hurricane Florence, officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are cautioning people about the risks of using gasoline-powered generators and outdoor grills and camp stoves that use charcoal or propane gas in enclosed spaces
 
The North Carolina Payers Council, a group of public and private health care payers formed as part of Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 North Carolina Opioid Action Plan to identify, align and implement policies to combat the opioid crisis, today released a report that identifies a five-pronged approach to
The North Carolina Payers Council, a group of public and private health care payers formed as part of Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 North Carolina Opioid Action Plan to identify, align and implement policies to combat the opioid crisis, today released a report that identifies a five-pronged approach to
 
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
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
 
Dr. Jasmin Jo has joined Vidant Cancer Care, offering expertise in neuro-oncology
Dr. Jasmin Jo has joined Vidant Cancer Care, offering expertise in neuro-oncology
 
As North Carolina's tobacco-free schools law marks its 10th anniversary, the state has seen cigarette smoking reduce 50 percent among high schoolers since 2008
As North Carolina's tobacco-free schools law marks its 10th anniversary, the state has seen cigarette smoking reduce 50 percent among high schoolers since 2008
 
Today, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) announced the selection of NCCARE360 to build the North Carolina Resource Platform-a new statewide tool to make it easier for providers, insurers and community-based organizations to connect people.
Today, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) announced the selection of NCCARE360 to build the North Carolina Resource Platform-a new statewide tool to make it easier for providers, insurers and community-based organizations to connect people.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has $43.9 million available from the Administration for Children and Families to support the Crisis Intervention Program in state fiscal year 2018-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has $43.9 million available from the Administration for Children and Families to support the Crisis Intervention Program in state fiscal year 2018-19
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services honored four small business owners across North Carolina with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services honored four small business owners across North Carolina with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award
 
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) for organizations wishing to participate in Medicaid managed care as Prepaid Health Plans (PHPs) when the program launches in 2019
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) for organizations wishing to participate in Medicaid managed care as Prepaid Health Plans (PHPs) when the program launches in 2019
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that it has awarded its contract for Medicaid managed care enrollment broker services to MAXIMUS, a government services provider based in Reston, Va
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that it has awarded its contract for Medicaid managed care enrollment broker services to MAXIMUS, a government services provider based in Reston, Va
 
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
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
 
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
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
 
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
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
 
State health officials are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses following the death of a North Carolina resident from West Nile virus infection last week. This is the state's first death from and first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2018
State health officials are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses following the death of a North Carolina resident from West Nile virus infection last week. This is the state's first death from and first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2018
 
Introducing the VidantNow app-the latest tool in Vidant Health's suite of virtual care offerings
Introducing the VidantNow app-the latest tool in Vidant Health's suite of virtual care offerings
 
State health officials are warning the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids after a second case of severe bleeding following synthetic cannabinoid use was identified in North Carolina last week
State health officials are warning the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids after a second case of severe bleeding following synthetic cannabinoid use was identified in North Carolina last week
 
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses with sweltering heat expected to impact parts of North Carolina this week
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses with sweltering heat expected to impact parts of North Carolina this week
 
The Vidant Health Board of Directors recently announced the recipients of the 2018 Board Quality Leadership Award
The Vidant Health Board of Directors recently announced the recipients of the 2018 Board Quality Leadership Award
 
North Carolina health officials are investigating the cause of severe bleeding in a patient following possible use of synthetic cannabinoids. The severe bleeding was caused by a condition that reduces the blood's ability to clot
North Carolina health officials are investigating the cause of severe bleeding in a patient following possible use of synthetic cannabinoids. The severe bleeding was caused by a condition that reduces the blood's ability to clot
 
North Carolina teen tobacco use continues to climb, with youth use rising by 1.2 percent to 28.8 percent based on results of the 2017 N.C. Youth Tobacco Survey, released today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
North Carolina teen tobacco use continues to climb, with youth use rising by 1.2 percent to 28.8 percent based on results of the 2017 N.C. Youth Tobacco Survey, released today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
 
Vidant Health is pleased to announce that after conducting a national search and input from diverse key stakeholders across its system, Niti Armistead, M.D., FACP, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective July 16, 2018
Vidant Health is pleased to announce that after conducting a national search and input from diverse key stakeholders across its system, Niti Armistead, M.D., FACP, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective July 16, 2018
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington recently received a $43,000 grant from the nonprofit North Carolina Stroke Association (NCSA) as part of its Time is Brain, Time for Change initiative
Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington recently received a $43,000 grant from the nonprofit North Carolina Stroke Association (NCSA) as part of its Time is Brain, Time for Change initiative
 
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