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Dr. Sulochana Cherukuri, a board certified internal medicine physician, joined the Leo Jenkins Cancer Center located at 600 Moye Boulevard in Greenville on July 1.
Dr. Sulochana Cherukuri, a board certified internal medicine physician, joined the Leo Jenkins Cancer Center located at 600 Moye Boulevard in Greenville on July 1.
 
North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) State Cancer Registry is being recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Registry of Excellence for collecting complete, timely and high quality data for the 2012 diagnosis year.
North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) State Cancer Registry is being recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Registry of Excellence for collecting complete, timely and high quality data for the 2012 diagnosis year.
 
Vidant Home Health and Hospice has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval ® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Vidant Home Health and Hospice has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval ® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
 
Director Courtney Cantrell, PhD, of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, announced that four Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCO) were selected to pilot Critica
Director Courtney Cantrell, PhD, of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, announced that four Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCO) were selected to pilot Critica
 
For the second straight fiscal year, the North Carolina Medicaid program ended the year with cash on hand.
For the second straight fiscal year, the North Carolina Medicaid program ended the year with cash on hand.
 
Warm weather picnics and cookouts can produce opportunities for food-borne illness if safe food-handling practices are not closely observed, state health officials caution.
Warm weather picnics and cookouts can produce opportunities for food-borne illness if safe food-handling practices are not closely observed, state health officials caution.
 
North Carolina receives $7.8 million grant to aid people with substance use disorders
 
Vidant Health and the Veterans Administration (VA) are working together to share health information on veterans treated at Vidant Health facilities. The VA's Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Exchange program gives VA and non-VA health care providers secure access to certain parts of
Vidant Health and the Veterans Administration (VA) are working together to share health information on veterans treated at Vidant Health facilities. The VA's Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Exchange program gives VA and non-VA health care providers secure access to certain parts of
 
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. released the following statement regarding House Bill 372
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. released the following statement regarding House Bill 372
 
Vidant Medical Center is the first hospital in the state of North Carolina to participate in the Abiomed Mobile Learning Lab (MLL) program.
Vidant Medical Center is the first hospital in the state of North Carolina to participate in the Abiomed Mobile Learning Lab (MLL) program.
 
More than 450 people attended a community celebration to kick-off the Gaston County Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program. CTI is part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Crisis Solutions Initiative which focuses on identifying and implementing the best known...
More than 450 people attended a community celebration to kick-off the Gaston County Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program. CTI is part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Crisis Solutions Initiative which focuses on identifying and implementing the best known...
 
Vidant Medical Center has filed an application with the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section of the N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation to add 85 acute care beds in Pitt County.
Vidant Medical Center has filed an application with the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section of the N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation to add 85 acute care beds in Pitt County.
 
Eastern North Carolina residents interested in discussing health-related issues for upcoming travel, whether domestic or abroad, can now visit Vidant Family and Sports Medicine-Edenton to get those questions answered.
Eastern North Carolina residents interested in discussing health-related issues for upcoming travel, whether domestic or abroad, can now visit Vidant Family and Sports Medicine-Edenton to get those questions answered.
 
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 Endoscopy Center-Tarboro, LLC has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally-recognized standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's co
Vidant Endoscopy Center-Tarboro, LLC has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally-recognized standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's co
 
Governor McCrory attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Merz's new headquarters in Raleigh today.
Governor McCrory attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Merz's new headquarters in Raleigh today.
 
Genevieve Long, a board certified physician assistant, will join Vidant Neurosurgery-Greenville located at 2325 Stantonsburg Road.
Genevieve Long, a board certified physician assistant, will join Vidant Neurosurgery-Greenville located at 2325 Stantonsburg Road.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) announced its second North Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Designations this week, awarding the distinction to three child care facilities in the state.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) announced its second North Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Designations this week, awarding the distinction to three child care facilities in the state.
 
Nicole Averett, a board certified nurse practitioner, will join the palliative care and hospice team at Vidant Medical Center and The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice located at 920 Wellness Drive.
Nicole Averett, a board certified nurse practitioner, will join the palliative care and hospice team at Vidant Medical Center and The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice located at 920 Wellness Drive.
 
The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner. All indications are that implementation will not be delayed yet again, so please - get ready to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner. All indications are that implementation will not be delayed yet again, so please - get ready to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
 
The spring Celebration Broadcast for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on May 29 and 31 marks an exciting milestone.
The spring Celebration Broadcast for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on May 29 and 31 marks an exciting milestone.
 
The East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has reached an...
The East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI) at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has reached an...
 
One in four Americans suffers from a mental health condition. Behavioral health, or mental health, is a term used to refer to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
One in four Americans suffers from a mental health condition. Behavioral health, or mental health, is a term used to refer to fields related to the study, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
 
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, MD, announced today that Robin Gary Cummings, MD, Deputy Secretary for Health Services and Medicaid Director, will step down from his position to accept the role of Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
 
As warmer weather approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages North Carolinians to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions while enjoying the North Carolina outdoors with family, friends and pets, to prevent the...
As warmer weather approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages North Carolinians to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions while enjoying the North Carolina outdoors with family, friends and pets, to prevent the...
 
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer in-hospital...
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer in-hospital...
 
Earlier this year, all Vidant Medical Group physician practices and clinics received Stage 6 designation of the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. This designation honors the organization's accomplishments to implement technology solutions that have the ability to improve pati
Earlier this year, all Vidant Medical Group physician practices and clinics received Stage 6 designation of the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. This designation honors the organization's accomplishments to implement technology solutions that have the ability to improve pati
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends taking precautions to protect against tick and mosquito bites as summer weather approaches.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends taking precautions to protect against tick and mosquito bites as summer weather approaches.
 
C. Alexander Turner III, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, is joining Vidant Behavioral Health-Washington, located at 1308 Highland Drive.
C. Alexander Turner III, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, is joining Vidant Behavioral Health-Washington, located at 1308 Highland Drive.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) submitted a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today seeking voluntarily withdrawal of the inpatient treatment beds at Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center from participation in t
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) submitted a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today seeking voluntarily withdrawal of the inpatient treatment beds at Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center from participation in t
 
The Office of the State Auditor today released the results of an in-depth financial audit that found the Department of Health and Humans Services' financial statements to be accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes no material findings.
The Office of the State Auditor today released the results of an in-depth financial audit that found the Department of Health and Humans Services' financial statements to be accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes no material findings.
 
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