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In October 1988, President Ronald Regan proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month saying, "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan
In October 1988, President Ronald Regan proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month saying, "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan
 
Vidant Health has named John Marques as its new chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 12.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health announced North Carolina's Infant Mortality Rate for 2014 was 7.1 per 1,000 live births. This figure represents a slight increase from the lowest rates recorded; a rate of 7.0 per 1,000 live births for...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health announced North Carolina's Infant Mortality Rate for 2014 was 7.1 per 1,000 live births. This figure represents a slight increase from the lowest rates recorded; a rate of 7.0 per 1,000 live births for...
 
The 25th Annual Paramedic Competition was held Sunday in Greensboro at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center during the Emergency Medicine Today Conference, a conference which brings together North Carolina paramedics, EMTs and county emergency services medical directors.
The 25th Annual Paramedic Competition was held Sunday in Greensboro at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center during the Emergency Medicine Today Conference, a conference which brings together North Carolina paramedics, EMTs and county emergency services medical directors.
 
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month - the month dedicated to educating women about breast cancer by stressing the importance of early detection through regular self-breast exams and mammography.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month - the month dedicated to educating women about breast cancer by stressing the importance of early detection through regular self-breast exams and mammography.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first death from flu for the 2015-2016 influenza season. An adult in the western region of the state died last week of complications from an influenza infection. (To protect the family's privacy, the person's...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first death from flu for the 2015-2016 influenza season. An adult in the western region of the state died last week of complications from an influenza infection. (To protect the family's privacy, the person's...
 
Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer with our Pink Power Speaking tour, a series of eight events offered across the region.
Vidant Health and its physician partners are offering you the chance to learn how early detection, regular screening, and advanced treatment options can give you the power against breast cancer with our Pink Power Speaking tour, a series of eight events offered across the region.
 
The 25th annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition gets under way Sunday at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, pitting the 2014 state champs from Rowan County EMS against five teams that clinched regional championships this summer for the right to challenge them.
The 25th annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition gets under way Sunday at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, pitting the 2014 state champs from Rowan County EMS against five teams that clinched regional championships this summer for the right to challenge them.
 
See the flier regarding our FREE breast cancer screenings in October. Please pass along to those who may be interested.
See the flier regarding our FREE breast cancer screenings in October. Please pass along to those who may be interested.
 
In its largest ever donation, The Service League of Greenville has pledged $2 million to Vidant Medical Center Foundation to help build the new cancer center and bed tower currently under construction on the Vidant Medical Center campus. This contribution to the new facility, which is set to open...
In its largest ever donation, The Service League of Greenville has pledged $2 million to Vidant Medical Center Foundation to help build the new cancer center and bed tower currently under construction on the Vidant Medical Center campus. This contribution to the new facility, which is set to open...
 
The flu vaccine is the most effective method to prevent the spread of influenza. Vidant Health is committed to protecting its employees, patients and the community by offering flu shot clinics through November. Community members, ages 9 and up, may receive the flu shot for a $30 fee. The flu mist...
The flu vaccine is the most effective method to prevent the spread of influenza. Vidant Health is committed to protecting its employees, patients and the community by offering flu shot clinics through November. Community members, ages 9 and up, may receive the flu shot for a $30 fee. The flu mist...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September as North Carolina Preparedness Month and is encouraging North Carolina families, businesses and schools to be aware and prepare for all types of emergencies.
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September as North Carolina Preparedness Month and is encouraging North Carolina families, businesses and schools to be aware and prepare for all types of emergencies.
 
As flu season approaches, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolina residents to protect themselves by getting vaccinated against the flu.
As flu season approaches, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolina residents to protect themselves by getting vaccinated against the flu.
 
"We went from her having two legs to one." Patricia Watkins describes the heartbreaking reality for her family after her daughter, Angel Watkins, now 14, lost her left leg due to osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, in Sept. 2014. Now, a year later, she and her family are joining the fight to bring...
"We went from her having two legs to one." Patricia Watkins describes the heartbreaking reality for her family after her daughter, Angel Watkins, now 14, lost her left leg due to osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, in Sept. 2014. Now, a year later, she and her family are joining the fight to bring...
 
Dr. Weldon Shaffer, a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist, joined Vidant Women's Care - Washington located at 1210 Brown Street on Sept. 6.
Dr. Weldon Shaffer, a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist, joined Vidant Women's Care - Washington located at 1210 Brown Street on Sept. 6.
 
Health officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health encourage residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illness following a death from West Nile virus infection. This is North Carolina's first death and first...
Health officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health encourage residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illness following a death from West Nile virus infection. This is North Carolina's first death and first...
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Branch has received $939,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent overdose deaths related to prescription opioids.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Branch has received $939,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent overdose deaths related to prescription opioids.
 
"Good Music Good Medicine," a series of performances at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) featuring faculty and students from the School of Music at East Carolina University (ECU), begins its fifth season on Tuesday, September 8.
"Good Music Good Medicine," a series of performances at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) featuring faculty and students from the School of Music at East Carolina University (ECU), begins its fifth season on Tuesday, September 8.
 
As Vidant Health continues to assess the potential impacts of an incomplete state budget, including the uncertainty of Medicaid reform, its Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2016 operational plan today.
As Vidant Health continues to assess the potential impacts of an incomplete state budget, including the uncertainty of Medicaid reform, its Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2016 operational plan today.
 
The Vidant Health Foundation distributed more than $1.8 million through 132 grants for communities in eastern North Carolina for the 2015-2016 grant cycle. Grants were awarded for programs that focused on chronic disease prevention and management, access to care and nutrition and physical activity.
The Vidant Health Foundation distributed more than $1.8 million through 132 grants for communities in eastern North Carolina for the 2015-2016 grant cycle. Grants were awarded for programs that focused on chronic disease prevention and management, access to care and nutrition and physical activity.
 
Chester "Gene" Page, 78, hadn't seen a doctor in more than 12 years, but last December, the Ayden resident didn't have a choice. A worn-out heart valve led to sudden and extensive heart failure, requiring life-saving surgical intervention at Vidant Medical Center's East Carolina Heart Institute...
Chester "Gene" Page, 78, hadn't seen a doctor in more than 12 years, but last December, the Ayden resident didn't have a choice. A worn-out heart valve led to sudden and extensive heart failure, requiring life-saving surgical intervention at Vidant Medical Center's East Carolina Heart Institute...
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding parents of North Carolina middle school students to be aware of recent changes to immunization requirements, effective July 1. Children not up-to-date on these vaccinations will have 30 days from the start of school to be...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding parents of North Carolina middle school students to be aware of recent changes to immunization requirements, effective July 1. Children not up-to-date on these vaccinations will have 30 days from the start of school to be...
 
The Maternal Expressions boutique at Vidant Medical Center is a proud sponsor of the 2015 World Breastfeeding Celebration. The celebration honors working mothers and encourages support for women to combine breastfeeding and work.
The Maternal Expressions boutique at Vidant Medical Center is a proud sponsor of the 2015 World Breastfeeding Celebration. The celebration honors working mothers and encourages support for women to combine breastfeeding and work.
 
Kristin Blankenship, a certified physician assistant, joined Vidant Gastroenterology Washington located at 608 East 12 Street on Aug. 17.
Kristin Blankenship, a certified physician assistant, joined Vidant Gastroenterology Washington located at 608 East 12 Street on Aug. 17.
 
Vidant Health has been recognized as one of the nation's "Most Wired" health systems in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine
Vidant Health has been recognized as one of the nation's "Most Wired" health systems in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine
 
Dr. Andrew Weil, a board certified oncologist, joined the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center located at 600 Moye Blvd. on August 3.
Dr. Andrew Weil, a board certified oncologist, joined the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center located at 600 Moye Blvd. on August 3.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
Vidant Health is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the people and communities it serves, touches, and supports
Vidant Health is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the people and communities it serves, touches, and supports
 
Viral hepatitis affects as many as 400 million people worldwide - contributing to nearly 4,000 deaths each day. In North Carolina, an estimated 160,000 people are infected with hepatitis C and most are unaware of their infection.
Viral hepatitis affects as many as 400 million people worldwide - contributing to nearly 4,000 deaths each day. In North Carolina, an estimated 160,000 people are infected with hepatitis C and most are unaware of their infection.
 
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Aliso Viejo, Calif., recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Aliso Viejo, Calif., recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Because temperatures are reaching dangerous highs this time of year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health is encouraging people with diabetes to take extra precaution to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
Because temperatures are reaching dangerous highs this time of year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health is encouraging people with diabetes to take extra precaution to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are asking North Carolinians to join them in preventing heat related injuries and deaths of North Carolina's children and pets.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are asking North Carolinians to join them in preventing heat related injuries and deaths of North Carolina's children and pets.
 
The home health portion of Vidant Home Health and Hospice has earned 4.5 stars for Home Health Quality of Patient Care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Patients are admitted to home health with a referral from their doctor often after illness, injury or surgery, to...
The home health portion of Vidant Home Health and Hospice has earned 4.5 stars for Home Health Quality of Patient Care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Patients are admitted to home health with a referral from their doctor often after illness, injury or surgery, to...
 
More than 2,500 patients across the state may be diverted each year from hospital emergency departments to behavioral health crisis centers with help from $5,000 grants awarded to each of 11 counties
More than 2,500 patients across the state may be diverted each year from hospital emergency departments to behavioral health crisis centers with help from $5,000 grants awarded to each of 11 counties
 
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