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Where the mind and spirit harnesses the temporal plane, thereby hitching a ride in that vessel that carries us on ... for a certain while.

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During each election cycle, we are treated to an endless parade of politicians extolling freedom. Given how many of them subsequently vote to restrict our freedom in myriad ways, we have ample reason to be skeptical about politicians.
During each election cycle, we are treated to an endless parade of politicians extolling freedom. Given how many of them subsequently vote to restrict our freedom in myriad ways, we have ample reason to be skeptical about politicians.
 
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.
 
You might know him as the first American president, the father of our country, the top Revolutionary War general, or just the guy on the quarter and the dollar bill.
You might know him as the first American president, the father of our country, the top Revolutionary War general, or just the guy on the quarter and the dollar bill.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
 
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.
 
In 2007, Michigan state government made a policy shift that may have ramifications around the country, including in North Carolina.
In 2007, Michigan state government made a policy shift that may have ramifications around the country, including in 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.
 
For more than a year, historians and history buffs have been recognizing the 150th anniversary of various battles and other significant events in the Civil War.
For more than a year, historians and history buffs have been recognizing the 150th anniversary of various battles and other significant events in the Civil War.
 
Hood demonstrated that 150 years ago this week during the Second Battle of Bull Run. Called Second Manassas by the Confederates, the August 28-30 battle pitted the Union's Army of Virginia, led by Major General John Pope, against General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
Hood demonstrated that 150 years ago this week during the Second Battle of Bull Run. Called Second Manassas by the Confederates, the August 28-30 battle pitted the Union's Army of Virginia, led by Major General John Pope, against General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
 
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.
 
If the War of 1812 was, as some have described it, America's first Forgotten War, then the event that occurred 200 years ago today could well be described as a tragically forgotten episode of that war.
If the War of 1812 was, as some have described it, America's first Forgotten War, then the event that occurred 200 years ago today could well be described as a tragically forgotten episode of that war.
 
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).
 
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