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Each year employees at Vidant Children's Hospital volunteer for a chance to let pediatric patients toss Jell-o onto their faces.
Each year employees at Vidant Children's Hospital volunteer for a chance to let pediatric patients toss Jell-o onto their faces.
 
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.
 
Over the next few years, members of the Collaborative will concentrate on implementing Lean, a business improvement philosophy and practice widely used to identify and improve business processes.
Over the next few years, members of the Collaborative will concentrate on implementing Lean, a business improvement philosophy and practice widely used to identify and improve business processes.
 
Dr. Michael L. Robinson is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic-Tarboro.
 
Members of the board of directors of Vidant Health announced a new slate of officers at a meeting today.
Members of the board of directors of Vidant Health announced a new slate of officers at a meeting today.
 
Members of the board of directors of Vidant Medical Center announced new members and officers at a meeting today.
 
Heart disease is the cause of one in every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
Heart disease is the cause of one in every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
 
Outer Banks Urology is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Urology-Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Urology is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Urology-Outer Banks.
 
Dare Medical Associates is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Family Medicine – Manteo.
Dare Medical Associates is now affiliated with Vidant Medical Group, operating under the name Vidant Family Medicine – Manteo.
 
Heart disease is the cause in one of every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
Heart disease is the cause in one of every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
 
Vidant Health is taking the lead in helping businesses build healthier workplaces and reduce health care costs from preventable diseases.
Vidant Health is taking the lead in helping businesses build healthier workplaces and reduce health care costs from preventable diseases.
 
Another Paint the Town Pink breast cancer awareness event and fundraiser is in the records books. This event, which is in its 4th year, raised over $8,000 for the Shepard Cancer Foundation which supports the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center.
Another Paint the Town Pink breast cancer awareness event and fundraiser is in the records books. This event, which is in its 4th year, raised over $8,000 for the Shepard Cancer Foundation which supports the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center.
 
A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
 
Vidant Health completed its first mandatory influenza vaccination program in November, and more than 99.9 percent of Vidant Health employees across the system received the vaccine.
Vidant Health completed its first mandatory influenza vaccination program in November, and more than 99.9 percent of Vidant Health employees across the system received the vaccine.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital are 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 and Vidant Pungo Hospital are 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 Health recently completed its 2012 fiscal year and reported solid quality and financial results while providing care to a record number of patients and adding jobs to the regional economy.
Vidant Health recently completed its 2012 fiscal year and reported solid quality and financial results while providing care to a record number of patients and adding jobs to the regional economy.
 
Moskowitz completed his residency in family medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center.
Moskowitz completed his residency in family medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center.
 
The 27th Annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at Vidant Beaufort Hospital will take place on Thursday, November 29th at 6:00 p.m.
The 27th Annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at Vidant Beaufort Hospital will take place on Thursday, November 29th at 6:00 p.m.
 
The public is invited to attend a free exercise event to benefit the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center Family Assistance Fund.
The public is invited to attend a free exercise event to benefit the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center Family Assistance Fund.
 
Officials with Vidant Health will honor and celebrate veteran and active duty military employees.
Officials with Vidant Health will honor and celebrate veteran and active duty military employees.
 
Dr. Annie Ain is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Family Medicine - Pinetops.
Dr. Annie Ain is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Family Medicine - Pinetops.
 
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 men's health fair is presented by Kappa Alpha Psi, Vidant Medical Center and the Greenville alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
The men's health fair is presented by Kappa Alpha Psi, Vidant Medical Center and the Greenville alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
 
Robotic equipment at the Rehabilitation Center at Vidant Medical Center is giving pediatric and adult patients with neurological conditions the opportunity to gain strength and endurance and possible even a chance to walk again.
Robotic equipment at the Rehabilitation Center at Vidant Medical Center is giving pediatric and adult patients with neurological conditions the opportunity to gain strength and endurance and possible even a chance to walk again.
 
October 29 is World Stroke Day and Vidant Medical Center is teaming up with the World Stroke Campaign to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of the disease.
October 29 is World Stroke Day and Vidant Medical Center is teaming up with the World Stroke Campaign to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of the disease.
 
Dr. Avanti Mehta is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Tarboro.
Dr. Avanti Mehta is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Multispecialty Clinic - Tarboro.
 
The Walk from Obesity is a fundraising walk that supports research, education, prevention and treatment of the life-threatening disease of obesity.
The Walk from Obesity is a fundraising walk that supports research, education, prevention and treatment of the life-threatening disease of obesity.
 
Runners and walkers of all ages can lace up their sneakers Sunday, Oct. 21, for the fourth annual Pink Ribbon Road Race to benefit breast cancer services at the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center.
Runners and walkers of all ages can lace up their sneakers Sunday, Oct. 21, for the fourth annual Pink Ribbon Road Race to benefit breast cancer services at the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center.
 
Howard (Tre') Stallings III has recently joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville as a physician assistant.
Howard (Tre') Stallings III has recently joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville as a physician assistant.
 
Allen Stanford married the love of his life, Karen, on Sept. 9, 2012. Stanford is 78 years old and has been in and out of hospitals since the early 1990s with heart disease, including heart failure.
Allen Stanford married the love of his life, Karen, on Sept. 9, 2012. Stanford is 78 years old and has been in and out of hospitals since the early 1990s with heart disease, including heart failure.
 
Vidant SurgiCenter is celebrating National Ambulatory Surgery Center Day on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are health care facilities that offer patients the convenience of having surgeries and procedures performed safely outside the hospital setting.
Vidant SurgiCenter is celebrating National Ambulatory Surgery Center Day on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are health care facilities that offer patients the convenience of having surgeries and procedures performed safely outside the hospital setting.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital Better Breathers support group will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 11th from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Vidant Wellness Center (formerly Lifestyles Medical Fitness Center) at 1375 Cowell Farm Road.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital Better Breathers support group will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 11th from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Vidant Wellness Center (formerly Lifestyles Medical Fitness Center) at 1375 Cowell Farm Road.
 
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.
 
Vidant Health and its physician partners are empowering thousands of women across eastern North Carolina in the fight against breast cancer through risk assessments, regular screenings and advanced treatment options.
Vidant Health and its physician partners are empowering thousands of women across eastern North Carolina in the fight against breast cancer through risk assessments, regular screenings and advanced treatment options.
 
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