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Pledges to this year's 'Music for Miracles' Radiothon on 107.9 WNCT bring the total giving for this year's 17th annual event to more than $3.1 million
Pledges to this year's 'Music for Miracles' Radiothon on 107.9 WNCT bring the total giving for this year's 17th annual event to more than $3.1 million
 
The conference will provide health care providers, clinicians and community members the resources to ensure seamless care for those who suffer from mental health and substance use disorders.
The conference will provide health care providers, clinicians and community members the resources to ensure seamless care for those who suffer from mental health and substance use disorders.
 
The 17th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for March 21-23 on 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
The 17th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for March 21-23 on 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Vidant Medical Center will be working with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to sponsor a free kidney screening for the Greenville area.
Vidant Medical Center will be working with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to sponsor a free kidney screening for the Greenville area.
 
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 East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center is among the first hospitals in North Carolina to implant the Boston Scientific S-ICD® System, the world's first and only commercially available subcutaneous implantable defibrillator for the treatment of patients.
The East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center is among the first hospitals in North Carolina to implant the Boston Scientific S-ICD® System, the world's first and only commercially available subcutaneous implantable defibrillator for the treatment of patients.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently presenting a framework to reform the N.C. Medicaid program to the Medicaid Reform Advisory Group.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently presenting a framework to reform the N.C. Medicaid program to the Medicaid Reform Advisory Group.
 
Health insurance options are available through the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Plans are available that fit most needs and budgets and enrollees can’t be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition.
Health insurance options are available through the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Plans are available that fit most needs and budgets and enrollees can’t be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition.
 
When you talk about end-of-life wishes, you are truly giving your family members of a gift of understanding that will bring them peace in years to come.
When you talk about end-of-life wishes, you are truly giving your family members of a gift of understanding that will bring them peace in years to come.
 
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and people in eastern North Carolina are at high risk.
 
First Lady Ann McCrory will light up the executive mansion in red tomorrow through the end of February to raise awareness for heart disease among women.
First Lady Ann McCrory will light up the executive mansion in red tomorrow through the end of February to raise awareness for heart disease among women.
 
East Carolina Endoscopy Center has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
East Carolina Endoscopy Center has achieved re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
 
With just days remaining until the USDA's February 10 deadline, the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) has dropped by 92.5 percent since January 23.
With just days remaining until the USDA's February 10 deadline, the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) has dropped by 92.5 percent since January 23.
 
North Carolina families are seeing the benefits of improving FNS (food stamp) numbers across the state as DHHS works collaboratively with our county partners to meet the USDA milestones for February 10.
North Carolina families are seeing the benefits of improving FNS (food stamp) numbers across the state as DHHS works collaboratively with our county partners to meet the USDA milestones for February 10.
 
Flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses are widespread in our community.
 
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.
 
State and county workers across North Carolina have reduced the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) by just over 72 percent in the last 10 days, ensuring benefits for thousands of families.
State and county workers across North Carolina have reduced the backlog of FNS cases (food stamps) by just over 72 percent in the last 10 days, ensuring benefits for thousands of families.
 
This is an update on DHHS' most recent interaction with USDA.
 
Vidant Health has been chosen to receive one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for performance in quality and safety.
 
Flu activity and viral respiratory illnesses are widespread in our community.
 
On Tuesday, January 7, event organizers from the Darleen Flamingo 5K Run/Walk presented a gift of $18,000 to the Shepard Cancer Foundation board members, a benefactor of the proceeds from the event held on November 2, 2013.
On Tuesday, January 7, event organizers from the Darleen Flamingo 5K Run/Walk presented a gift of $18,000 to the Shepard Cancer Foundation board members, a benefactor of the proceeds from the event held on November 2, 2013.
 
Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
Due to increased flu activity, Vidant Health is holding a free flu clinic for anyone that may still need a flu shot. No appointment is necessary, but quantities are limited.
 
Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
Last week, doctors with the Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Medical Center teamed to perform a four-person kidney exchange at the hospital.
 
Today, Vidant Health purchased 19.4 acres in Belhaven for a new multispecialty care clinic. The new, 12,000-square-foot facility will be located at 601 Old County Road, between the Post Office and the Food Lion shopping center, south of Highway 264. Design and construction is expected to be complete
Today, Vidant Health purchased 19.4 acres in Belhaven for a new multispecialty care clinic. The new, 12,000-square-foot facility will be located at 601 Old County Road, between the Post Office and the Food Lion shopping center, south of Highway 264. Design and construction is expected to be complete
 
Free To Be Me, a local non-profit organization that offers airplane rides to sick and injured children, is planning to conduct an aerial parade for the children at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Free To Be Me, a local non-profit organization that offers airplane rides to sick and injured children, is planning to conduct an aerial parade for the children at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
 
Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital has announced the appointment of Lou Montana-Rhodes as the new vice president of patient care services. Rhodes comes to Vidant Beaufort from Vidant Pungo Hospital, where she has served in the same leadership role since 2004. Rhodes replaces Kathy Si
Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital has announced the appointment of Lou Montana-Rhodes as the new vice president of patient care services. Rhodes comes to Vidant Beaufort from Vidant Pungo Hospital, where she has served in the same leadership role since 2004. Rhodes replaces Kathy Si
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital is accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital is accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
 
Working together with elected officials and leaders from Hyde County, the Vidant Health Foundation today announced it will augment EMS services in the county by providing a $250,000 grant-in-aid to upgrade two medical emergency transport vehicles.
Working together with elected officials and leaders from Hyde County, the Vidant Health Foundation today announced it will augment EMS services in the county by providing a $250,000 grant-in-aid to upgrade two medical emergency transport vehicles.
 
Men's Health Fair to be held Saturday in Greenville
 
Anelys Rojas, a young woman from Venezuela who lives in Cary, is learning English. She helped test accessibility at several sites in the Spanish-language travel guide for people with disabilities: ACCESO Carolina del Norte.
Anelys Rojas, a young woman from Venezuela who lives in Cary, is learning English. She helped test accessibility at several sites in the Spanish-language travel guide for people with disabilities: ACCESO Carolina del Norte.
 
Vidant Medical Center was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for reaching gold, silver, and bronze levels of outreach for organ donation and registration.
Vidant Medical Center was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for reaching gold, silver, and bronze levels of outreach for organ donation and registration.
 
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.
 
Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that for the first time since the State Employees Combined Campaign began in 1985, the leadership team of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has achieved 100 percent participation.
Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that for the first time since the State Employees Combined Campaign began in 1985, the leadership team of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has achieved 100 percent participation.
 
Two children from Mongolia are recovering with a host family in New Bern after having open-heart surgery at Vidant Medical Center in late October.
Two children from Mongolia are recovering with a host family in New Bern after having open-heart surgery at Vidant Medical Center in late October.
 
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