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Effective Oct. 1, ECU Physicians and Vidant Health successfully partnered to transition neurosurgery services to become part of Vidant Medical Group.
Effective Oct. 1, ECU Physicians and Vidant Health successfully partnered to transition neurosurgery services to become part of Vidant Medical Group.
 
The Vidant Health Board of Directors today accepted Dr. David Herman's resignation from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Vidant Health. To be closer to his family, Dr. Herman will return to Minnesota to accept the CEO position at Essentia Health in Duluth.
The Vidant Health Board of Directors today accepted Dr. David Herman's resignation from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Vidant Health. To be closer to his family, Dr. Herman will return to Minnesota to accept the CEO position at Essentia Health in Duluth.
 
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.
 
Penny Slade-Sawyer, Jim Martin, and Dr. Jean-Marie Maillard discuss various health issues in three separate videos.
Penny Slade-Sawyer, Jim Martin, and Dr. Jean-Marie Maillard discuss various health issues in three separate videos.
 
The internal medicine residency program is putting patient safety and quality improvement first with a new chief resident position.
 
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.
 
The 24th annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition gets under way Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, pitting the 2013 state champs from Leland Fire/ Rescue in Brunswick County against five teams that clinched regional championships this summer for the right to challenge...
The 24th annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition gets under way Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, pitting the 2013 state champs from Leland Fire/ Rescue in Brunswick County against five teams that clinched regional championships this summer for the right to challenge...
 
The Public Health Division of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that North Carolina's Infant Mortality Rate for 2013 was 7.0 per 1,000 live births.
The Public Health Division of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that North Carolina's Infant Mortality Rate for 2013 was 7.0 per 1,000 live births.
 
Vidant Health is offering free depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar screenings across eastern North Carolina during events throughout October.
Vidant Health is offering free depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar screenings across eastern North Carolina during events throughout October.
 
Working together with emergency management officials for Washington and Tyrell counties, the Vidant Health Foundation announced it will provide Washington-Tyrell Emergency Management Services a $25,000 Community Benefits Grant to purchase a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV).
Working together with emergency management officials for Washington and Tyrell counties, the Vidant Health Foundation announced it will provide Washington-Tyrell Emergency Management Services a $25,000 Community Benefits Grant to purchase a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV).
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in six patients from North Carolina. The specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and under with respiratory illnesses. Testing was conducted at the...
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in six patients from North Carolina. The specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and under with respiratory illnesses. Testing was conducted at the...
 
The Rehabilitation Center at Vidant Medical Center will hold the seventh annual "Run, Walk and Roll" race on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m.
The Rehabilitation Center at Vidant Medical Center will hold the seventh annual "Run, Walk and Roll" race on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m.
 
The 2013 N.C. Youth Tobacco Survey, released today, delivers both good and bad news to those working to prevent tobacco use among North Carolina students. Results show the lowest teen cigarette smoking rates ever recorded, along with a significant increase in teen use of certain non-cigarette...
The 2013 N.C. Youth Tobacco Survey, released today, delivers both good and bad news to those working to prevent tobacco use among North Carolina students. Results show the lowest teen cigarette smoking rates ever recorded, along with a significant increase in teen use of certain non-cigarette...
 
U.S. Acting Surgeon General, Rear Admiral (RADM) Boris D. Lushniak will speak at the N.C. Public Health Association (NCPHA) Fall Educational Conference about the 32nd Surgeon General's report on smoking and health.
U.S. Acting Surgeon General, Rear Admiral (RADM) Boris D. Lushniak will speak at the N.C. Public Health Association (NCPHA) Fall Educational Conference about the 32nd Surgeon General's report on smoking and health.
 
DHHS is announcing its plans to realign the core functions of the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA), which administers North Carolina's Medicaid program.
DHHS is announcing its plans to realign the core functions of the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA), which administers North Carolina's Medicaid program.
 
Three leading health systems in North Carolina will be working together to improve quality and affordability for patients across the state.
 
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 SurgiCenter in Greenville and Vidant Home Health and Hospice in Washington were recently recognized with an Excellence through Insight award by HealthStream, Inc.
Vidant SurgiCenter in Greenville and Vidant Home Health and Hospice in Washington were recently recognized with an Excellence through Insight award by HealthStream, Inc.
 
Today, David Herman, MD, president and CEO of Vidant Health, announced the appointment of Brian Floyd as president of Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC, effective October 1, 2014.
Today, David Herman, MD, president and CEO of Vidant Health, announced the appointment of Brian Floyd as president of Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC, effective October 1, 2014.
 
DHHS is reminding parents to ensure children are up-to-date with vaccines to avoid suspension from school. North Carolina law requires children who are home-schooled or attend a public, private, charter or religious school to be up-to-date with North Carolina-required vaccinations within 30...
DHHS is reminding parents to ensure children are up-to-date with vaccines to avoid suspension from school. North Carolina law requires children who are home-schooled or attend a public, private, charter or religious school to be up-to-date with North Carolina-required vaccinations within 30...
 
Rhettec was diagnosed with T-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has been fighting the illness since February 2014.
 
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that Courtney Cantrell, Ph.D. will assume the permanent role as the Director of the Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS).
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that Courtney Cantrell, Ph.D. will assume the permanent role as the Director of the Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS).
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Margaret "Mardy" Peal submitted her resignation yesterday to pursue an opportunity in the private sector that will allow her to spend more time with her family.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Margaret "Mardy" Peal submitted her resignation yesterday to pursue an opportunity in the private sector that will allow her to spend more time with her family.
 
"The Ice Bucket Challenge" formed a major trend last week in social media, raising donations in viral amounts for the ALS Association
"The Ice Bucket Challenge" formed a major trend last week in social media, raising donations in viral amounts for the ALS Association
 
Dr. Bonnie Corley has joined the staff of Vidant Women's Care-Washington, located at 1210 Brown Street.
Dr. Bonnie Corley has joined the staff of Vidant Women's Care-Washington, located at 1210 Brown Street.
 
August not only marks the beginning of school in North Carolina, but it is also recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month.
 
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
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
 
Earlier this month, Vidant Health opened a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Care and Hematology services suite at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.
Earlier this month, Vidant Health opened a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Care and Hematology services suite at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.
 
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.
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.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services continues the successful roll out of Crossroads, an IT system that is improving the way WIC benefits are delivered.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services continues the successful roll out of Crossroads, an IT system that is improving the way WIC benefits are delivered.
 
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.
 
This survey is being conducted to learn about the health and quality of life in Beaufort County.
 
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