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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.
 
Students and representatives from several community organizations will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Students and representatives from several community organizations will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
 
Beginning Oct. 1, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital will expand its cancer services to include radiation therapy. This service will be located at what was the Ahoskie Cancer Center.
Beginning Oct. 1, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital will expand its cancer services to include radiation therapy. This service will be located at what was the Ahoskie Cancer Center.
 
Beginning this week, three physician practices in Belhaven will join Vidant Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician and provider group that is part of Vidant Health.
Beginning this week, three physician practices in Belhaven will join Vidant Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician and provider group that is part of Vidant Health.
 
The Great 100 Nurses, which promotes nursing excellence in North Carolina, has recognized nine Vidant Health nurses in its list of the 2012 Great 100 Nurses.
The Great 100 Nurses, which promotes nursing excellence in North Carolina, has recognized nine Vidant Health nurses in its list of the 2012 Great 100 Nurses.
 
Dr. Ikenna Osuorji is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Oncology - Tarboro. The addition of Dr. Osuorji will allow for the continued growth of the regional network of cancer care in eastern North Carolina.
Dr. Ikenna Osuorji is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Oncology - Tarboro. The addition of Dr. Osuorji will allow for the continued growth of the regional network of cancer care in eastern North Carolina.
 
Rehabilitation Services at Vidant Health will hold the fifth annual "Run, Walk and Roll" road race on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8:30 a.m.
Rehabilitation Services at Vidant Health will hold the fifth annual "Run, Walk and Roll" road race on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8:30 a.m.
 
Dr. John H. Brooks has recently joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville.
Dr. John H. Brooks has recently joined the medical staff of Vidant Cardiology - Greenville.
 
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center is partnering with Carolina Well, a survivorship program of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, to offer a nationally recognized program that helps cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center is partnering with Carolina Well, a survivorship program of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, to offer a nationally recognized program that helps cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
 
The East Carolina Heart Institute and the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons (ISMICS) cardiac minimally invasive surgery summit 2012.
The East Carolina Heart Institute and the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons (ISMICS) cardiac minimally invasive surgery summit 2012.
 
Dr. Urvi Gandhi is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Internal Medicine - Washington.
Dr. Urvi Gandhi is now practicing with Vidant Medical Group at Vidant Internal Medicine - Washington.
 
Growing up for each of us is so different. My friend next door had a father who was a butcher, so guess what; they ate a lot of meat. His cousin, who lived one floor below him, had a dad who was a mechanic. He owned his own gas station and repair shop.
Growing up for each of us is so different. My friend next door had a father who was a butcher, so guess what; they ate a lot of meat. His cousin, who lived one floor below him, had a dad who was a mechanic. He owned his own gas station and repair shop.
 
The public is invited to attend a free education and stroke awareness screening session in Grimesland.
The public is invited to attend a free education and stroke awareness screening session in Grimesland.
 
The Vidant Health Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2013 operational plan today that provides the strategic direction and financial resources needed to guide and fund the health system next year.
The Vidant Health Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2013 operational plan today that provides the strategic direction and financial resources needed to guide and fund the health system next year.
 
The Vidant Health Foundation is sponsoring a Community Grants Expo to showcase more than 130 grant programs from Pitt County and eastern North Carolina that received grants for 2012/2013.
The Vidant Health Foundation is sponsoring a Community Grants Expo to showcase more than 130 grant programs from Pitt County and eastern North Carolina that received grants for 2012/2013.
 
Around the country people are fighting the battle of the bulge and winning thanks to a new exercise concept called Boot Camp.
Around the country people are fighting the battle of the bulge and winning thanks to a new exercise concept called Boot Camp.
 
In addition, Dr. Knupp has been appointed medical director for Vidant Medical Group Medical Oncology Services. "We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Knupp's experience and reputation joining our Cancer Center team," said Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
In addition, Dr. Knupp has been appointed medical director for Vidant Medical Group Medical Oncology Services. "We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Knupp's experience and reputation joining our Cancer Center team," said Harvey Case, president of Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Dr. Quoc Tai Phan has joined Vidant Family Medicine - Chocowinity. Phan comes to Chocowinity from Ketchikan Indian Health Clinic in Alaska where he has worked since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at East Carolina Internal Medicine in New Bern, N.C.
Dr. Quoc Tai Phan has joined Vidant Family Medicine - Chocowinity. Phan comes to Chocowinity from Ketchikan Indian Health Clinic in Alaska where he has worked since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at East Carolina Internal Medicine in New Bern, N.C.
 
The Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
The Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
 
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 Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program (ECIPP) at Vidant Medical Center has been working with the City of Greenville, the Greenville Police Department and the Pitt County Health Department's Communities Putting Prevention to Work Take Step Two.
The Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program (ECIPP) at Vidant Medical Center has been working with the City of Greenville, the Greenville Police Department and the Pitt County Health Department's Communities Putting Prevention to Work Take Step Two.
 
With time and experience I have learned that the word button can have a deeper meaning than the definitions above. A button can also be an emotional trigger that we unknowingly allow others to push.
With time and experience I have learned that the word button can have a deeper meaning than the definitions above. A button can also be an emotional trigger that we unknowingly allow others to push.
 
On July 28, three Vidant Health hospitals "flipped the switch" to go live with Vidant's electronic health record (EHR).
On July 28, three Vidant Health hospitals "flipped the switch" to go live with Vidant's electronic health record (EHR).
 
Officials with Vidant Health and Vidant Medical Center cut the ribbon today on the new children's emergency department.
Officials with Vidant Health and Vidant Medical Center cut the ribbon today on the new children's emergency department.
 
No matter how hard we try there is nothing we can do to avert the naturally occurring storms in life.
No matter how hard we try there is nothing we can do to avert the naturally occurring storms in life.
 
The new children's emergency department is located next to the main emergency department at Vidant Medical Center.
The new children's emergency department is located next to the main emergency department at Vidant Medical Center.
 
Surgeons and cardiologists at the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center and East Carolina University achieved a first in North and South Carolina.
Surgeons and cardiologists at the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center and East Carolina University achieved a first in North and South Carolina.
 
Vidant Medical Center patients who are unable or too sick to be transported to radiology for a computed tomography (CT) scan can now have the diagnostic service performed in their rooms.
Vidant Medical Center patients who are unable or too sick to be transported to radiology for a computed tomography (CT) scan can now have the diagnostic service performed in their rooms.
 
Vidant Medical Center is among the nation's Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hospitals. U.S. News annually publishes the Best Hospitals rankings in July.
Vidant Medical Center is among the nation's Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hospitals. U.S. News annually publishes the Best Hospitals rankings in July.
 
Bellanger comes to Wallace from Sampson Internal Medicine in Clinton, NC where she has worked since August 2009.
Bellanger comes to Wallace from Sampson Internal Medicine in Clinton, NC where she has worked since August 2009.
 
Several Vidant Health hospitals have earned national awards for performance in quality and patient safety.
Several Vidant Health hospitals have earned national awards for performance in quality and patient safety.
 
"Jose can you see," this was a line from Jose Jimenez's routine on the Ed Sullivan show, Sunday nights, on CBS in the sixties. Jose Jimenez was a stage name for the comedian Bill Dana.
"Jose can you see," this was a line from Jose Jimenez's routine on the Ed Sullivan show, Sunday nights, on CBS in the sixties. Jose Jimenez was a stage name for the comedian Bill Dana.
 
I am in the helping profession. As a doc, I get to help people everyday. Not only do I help them understand their illness, but I hope I help them successfully deal with the worst illness known to humankind- as they used to say in the 1960's- the big "C".
I am in the helping profession. As a doc, I get to help people everyday. Not only do I help them understand their illness, but I hope I help them successfully deal with the worst illness known to humankind- as they used to say in the 1960's- the big "C".
 
Join Channel 12 WCTI meteorologist Skip Waters at Kohl's to learn more about the dangers of keeping children in hot cars. A smores demonstration will be provided.
Join Channel 12 WCTI meteorologist Skip Waters at Kohl's to learn more about the dangers of keeping children in hot cars. A smores demonstration will be provided.
 
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