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Vidant Medical Center was one of four U.S. hospitals recognized for its leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety.
Vidant Medical Center was one of four U.S. hospitals recognized for its leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety.
 
Vidant Medical Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2013-14 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Vidant Medical Center is ranked #16 in North Carolina and is recognized among the Best Hospitals in the Coastal Plain (NC).
Vidant Medical Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2013-14 in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Vidant Medical Center is ranked #16 in North Carolina and is recognized among the Best Hospitals in the Coastal Plain (NC).
 
Vidant Medical Center recently received Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet® recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and professional practice.
Vidant Medical Center recently received Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet® recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and professional practice.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina is an innovative approach to redesign the state's Old Medicaid system into a safety net that improves patients' health and saves taxpayer dollars.
Governor Pat McCrory's Partnership for a Healthy North Carolina is an innovative approach to redesign the state's Old Medicaid system into a safety net that improves patients' health and saves taxpayer dollars.
 
The Critical Care Societies Collaborative, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently announced recipients of the 2013 National Awards Program to Recognize Achievements in Eliminating Health Care-Associated Infections (HAIs).
The Critical Care Societies Collaborative, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently announced recipients of the 2013 National Awards Program to Recognize Achievements in Eliminating Health Care-Associated Infections (HAIs).
 
Since 1998, more than 500 children across the United States have died from heat stroke when unattended in a vehicle. Safe Kids Pitt County reminds caregivers to never leave children alone in cars.
Since 1998, more than 500 children across the United States have died from heat stroke when unattended in a vehicle. Safe Kids Pitt County reminds caregivers to never leave children alone in cars.
 
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 Medical Group continues to provide access to health care close to home with the addition of Vidant Endocrinology - Greenville, a new physician practice under the direction of Dr. Sylvester Odeke.
Vidant Medical Group continues to provide access to health care close to home with the addition of Vidant Endocrinology - Greenville, a new physician practice under the direction of Dr. Sylvester Odeke.
 
Practitioners from Behavioral Health at Vidant Medical Center and Vidant Bertie Hospital will offer a free sensitivity training session featuring the Virtual Dementia Tour®, a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of sensory tools
Practitioners from Behavioral Health at Vidant Medical Center and Vidant Bertie Hospital will offer a free sensitivity training session featuring the Virtual Dementia Tour®, a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of sensory tools
 
Vidant Health officials and guests cut the ribbon today on the new James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center.
 
The Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $4,800 to 10 local students for their service to the hospital.
The Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $4,800 to 10 local students for their service to the hospital.
 
Alison B. Cieszko has joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville as a physician assistant.
Alison B. Cieszko has joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville as a physician assistant.
 
The specially-designed packages highlight six Children's Miracle Network Hospitals patients.
 
How many times have we run out of the house to ball practice, the pool, or even to the garden without thinking twice about sunscreen?
How many times have we run out of the house to ball practice, the pool, or even to the garden without thinking twice about sunscreen?
 
Miracle children and their stories of remarkable courage during life-threatening illnesses and injuries helped make the 28th annual Celebration Broadcast a tremendous success.
Miracle children and their stories of remarkable courage during life-threatening illnesses and injuries helped make the 28th annual Celebration Broadcast a tremendous success.
 
Vidant Health has named Dr. Mark Rumans as its chief medical officer.
 
Vidant Beaufort and Vidant Pungo Hospitals were recognized by NC Prevention Partners (NCPP) for providing the highest standard of excellence for comprehensive wellness programs offered to their employees in the areas of nutrition and tobacco-free environments.
Vidant Beaufort and Vidant Pungo Hospitals were recognized by NC Prevention Partners (NCPP) for providing the highest standard of excellence for comprehensive wellness programs offered to their employees in the areas of nutrition and tobacco-free environments.
 
The East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines® -Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
The East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines® -Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
 
The public is invited to attend a free health fair sponsored by Vidant Beaufort Hospital on Thursday, May 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. outside of the Washington Walmart in recognition of National Hospital Week.
The public is invited to attend a free health fair sponsored by Vidant Beaufort Hospital on Thursday, May 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. outside of the Washington Walmart in recognition of National Hospital Week.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Medical Center have earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Medical Center have earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.
 
This week, the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) launched a public awareness and petition campaign called "Our NC Health Care."
This week, the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) launched a public awareness and petition campaign called "Our NC Health Care."
 
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 Medical Group continues to provide access to health care close to home with the addition of Vidant Family Medicine - Greenville.
Vidant Medical Group continues to provide access to health care close to home with the addition of Vidant Family Medicine - Greenville.
 
Vidant Health Home Health and Hospice is pleased to announce new staff members to its Washington office. Over the past several months new employees have joined the team to better serve the patients in the Washington and Beaufort County area needing home health or hospice services.
Vidant Health Home Health and Hospice is pleased to announce new staff members to its Washington office. Over the past several months new employees have joined the team to better serve the patients in the Washington and Beaufort County area needing home health or hospice services.
 
Listeners from throughout eastern North Carolina phoned in their support for children over this past weekend, pledging $125,390 during the 16th annual "Music for Miracles" Radiothon on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT.
Listeners from throughout eastern North Carolina phoned in their support for children over this past weekend, pledging $125,390 during the 16th annual "Music for Miracles" Radiothon on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT.
 
On Friday, April 19, Vidant Medical Center's Cancer Care will hold its fifth annual "Festival of Hope." The event will take place at the Hilton from 6:30-10:30 p.m. to raise funds for cancer support and survivorship programs offered at Vidant Medical Center.
On Friday, April 19, Vidant Medical Center's Cancer Care will hold its fifth annual "Festival of Hope." The event will take place at the Hilton from 6:30-10:30 p.m. to raise funds for cancer support and survivorship programs offered at Vidant Medical Center.
 
At a press conference this morning, NC SPIN announced the kick off a new, public health education initiative and statewide health improvement challenge for North Carolina.
At a press conference this morning, NC SPIN announced the kick off a new, public health education initiative and statewide health improvement challenge for North Carolina.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will once again offer the Safe Sitters babysitting program this summer. Safe Sitters is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital will once again offer the Safe Sitters babysitting program this summer. Safe Sitters is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
 
Summer months in eastern North Carolina mean hot, sticky days with heat indexes that can take the breath away, particularly for those who work outdoors. Add to that a respirator mask worn for job safety and misery levels soar into dangerous territory.
Summer months in eastern North Carolina mean hot, sticky days with heat indexes that can take the breath away, particularly for those who work outdoors. Add to that a respirator mask worn for job safety and misery levels soar into dangerous territory.
 
The 16th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for April 19-21 on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit Vidant Children's Hospital.
The 16th annual 'Music for Miracles' radiothon, set for April 19-21 on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT, raises funds to help sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit Vidant Children's Hospital.
 
Two Vidant Health ambulatory clinics have earned the prestigious recognition of being added to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 Program, an innovative program for improving primary care.
Two Vidant Health ambulatory clinics have earned the prestigious recognition of being added to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 Program, an innovative program for improving primary care.
 
Vidant Medical Center has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet.
Vidant Medical Center has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet.
 
Three Vidant Health hospitals have been included among the top hospitals in the state by Business North Carolina magazine.
Three Vidant Health hospitals have been included among the top hospitals in the state by Business North Carolina magazine.
 
Officials from Vidant Medical Center and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University cut the ribbon yesterday on a new hybrid operating room.
Officials from Vidant Medical Center and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University cut the ribbon yesterday on a new hybrid operating room.
 
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