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State health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a part of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month, observed in April
State health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a part of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month, observed in April
 
Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. Due to the decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant Medical Center in Greenville is able to lift the temporary visitor restrictions for those 12 and younger
Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. Due to the decrease in flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses, Vidant Medical Center in Greenville is able to lift the temporary visitor restrictions for those 12 and younger
 
Vidant Medical Center (VMC) was again among the top hospitals in the country that earned an “A” from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Group for spring, 2017.
Vidant Medical Center (VMC) was again among the top hospitals in the country that earned an “A” from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Group for spring, 2017.
 
Vidant Health is one of nine health care organizations that will partake in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) two- year initiative, Pursuing Equity.
Vidant Health is one of nine health care organizations that will partake in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) two- year initiative, Pursuing Equity.
 
Your likelihood of developing colon cancer is an astounding one in 20, according to the American Cancer Society
Your likelihood of developing colon cancer is an astounding one in 20, according to the American Cancer Society
 
Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
 
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
 
An additional 17 flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 4, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
An additional 17 flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 4, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
 
A now healthy and thriving 4-year-old, Austin Nahrebecki's life looked very different just a couple years ago
A now healthy and thriving 4-year-old, Austin Nahrebecki's life looked very different just a couple years ago
 
Listeners from all over the east phoned in their support for children pledging $71,033 during the 20th annual "Music for Miracles" radiothon on 107.9 WNCT
Listeners from all over the east phoned in their support for children pledging $71,033 during the 20th annual "Music for Miracles" radiothon on 107.9 WNCT
 
The number of confirmed flu cases and flu-related deaths is rising in North Carolina as the peak of the 2016-17 flu season nears, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
The number of confirmed flu cases and flu-related deaths is rising in North Carolina as the peak of the 2016-17 flu season nears, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
 
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), has selected Phyllis DeAntonio, system service line administrator - cancer care at Vidant Health, as the recipient of the 2017 ONS Linda Arenth Excellence in Cancer Nursing Management Award
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), has selected Phyllis DeAntonio, system service line administrator - cancer care at Vidant Health, as the recipient of the 2017 ONS Linda Arenth Excellence in Cancer Nursing Management Award
 
Dr. Jeffrey Gibson, a family medicine physician, joined Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Belhaven, located at 598 W. Old County Rd., on Feb. 6. Gibson joins the team of local doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses who have years of experience caring for patients in eastern North
Dr. Jeffrey Gibson, a family medicine physician, joined Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Belhaven, located at 598 W. Old County Rd., on Feb. 6. Gibson joins the team of local doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses who have years of experience caring for patients in eastern North
 
In North Carolina, roughly a third of all deaths are caused by heart disease. And many of these deaths are preventable
In North Carolina, roughly a third of all deaths are caused by heart disease. And many of these deaths are preventable
 
Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. We also value protecting patients from being exposed to viruses such as the flu
Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. We also value protecting patients from being exposed to viruses such as the flu
 
In an effort to prepare for a hurricane, the Eastern Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (EHPC), led by Vidant Medical Center (VMC) and the Southeastern Healthcare Preparedness Region (SHPR), are jointly coordinating the "120 to Landfall" exercise series
In an effort to prepare for a hurricane, the Eastern Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (EHPC), led by Vidant Medical Center (VMC) and the Southeastern Healthcare Preparedness Region (SHPR), are jointly coordinating the "120 to Landfall" exercise series
 
The North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program's federal Part C grant application is available for public review and comment. The public review period is Feb. 6-March 7, and the public comment period is March 8-April 6
The North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program's federal Part C grant application is available for public review and comment. The public review period is Feb. 6-March 7, and the public comment period is March 8-April 6
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center (VMC) welcome a new cardiothoracic surgeon, who joins a multidisciplinary team of specialists using combined advanced therapies to help patients overcome even the most life-threatening illnesses.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center (VMC) welcome a new cardiothoracic surgeon, who joins a multidisciplinary team of specialists using combined advanced therapies to help patients overcome even the most life-threatening illnesses.
 
East Carolina Endoscopy Center (ECEC), a Vidant Health entity, has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
East Carolina Endoscopy Center (ECEC), a Vidant Health entity, has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first child death from flu for the 2016-2017 flu season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first child death from flu for the 2016-2017 flu season
 
February is American Heart Month, and Vidant Health is encouraging everyone in eastern North Carolina to "Love Your Heart."
February is American Heart Month, and Vidant Health is encouraging everyone in eastern North Carolina to "Love Your Heart."
 
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that Vidant Internal Medicine - Tarboro and Vidant Family Medicine - Tarboro, two Vidant Medical Group practices, have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that Vidant Internal Medicine - Tarboro and Vidant Family Medicine - Tarboro, two Vidant Medical Group practices, have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition
 
State health officials are emphasizing the importance of testing homes for radon during the month of January - National Radon Action Month
State health officials are emphasizing the importance of testing homes for radon during the month of January - National Radon Action Month
 
Vidant Medical Center and Pitt Partners have been awarded a grant from The Duke Endowment to help improve health in Pitt County
 
Vidant Home Health and Hospice today announced that its Washington office has been named to the top 500 of the 2016 HomeCare Elite®, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States
Vidant Home Health and Hospice today announced that its Washington office has been named to the top 500 of the 2016 HomeCare Elite®, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States
 
Influenza activity and flu-related deaths are rising in North Carolina as the peak of the 2016-17 flu season nears
Influenza activity and flu-related deaths are rising in North Carolina as the peak of the 2016-17 flu season nears
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages adding healthy and smart lifestyle choices to New Year's resolutions for the coming year
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages adding healthy and smart lifestyle choices to New Year's resolutions for the coming year
 
Teens in foster care in North Carolina may continue receiving support services from their 18th to their 21st birthdays through Foster Care 18 to 21, which begins Jan. 1
Teens in foster care in North Carolina may continue receiving support services from their 18th to their 21st birthdays through Foster Care 18 to 21, which begins Jan. 1
 
Do you have a New Year's resolution? Is it to lose weight, get fit or be more confident? Vidant Wellness Centers can help.
Do you have a New Year's resolution? Is it to lose weight, get fit or be more confident? Vidant Wellness Centers can help.
 
State health officials encourage North Carolinians to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
State health officials encourage North Carolinians to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
 
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Rick Brajer has been presented the John Baggett Advocate Award from the North Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Rick Brajer has been presented the John Baggett Advocate Award from the North Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
 
Due to increasing numbers of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, beginning Monday, Dec. 5, children under the age of 12 may not visit patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC
Due to increasing numbers of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, beginning Monday, Dec. 5, children under the age of 12 may not visit patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will hold its annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, December 6th beginning at 6:00 pm in front of the Hospital at 628 East 12th Street in Washington
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will hold its annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, December 6th beginning at 6:00 pm in front of the Hospital at 628 East 12th Street in Washington
 
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to convene Regional Leadership Summits involving Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to convene Regional Leadership Summits involving Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations
 
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