All in Health
UNC Health Lenoir earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
UNC Health Lenoir Cancer services would like to thank our community for making heartfelt donations to the Lights of Love in 2024!
What began as a second-grade service project has grown into a heartwarming annual mission of kindness for one Kinston family.
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce a new partnership with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA (WEPPA) to provide staffing and clinical leadership for the hospital’s Emergency Department.
As the federal government shutdown stretches into another week, U.S. Rep. Don Davis visited the Kinston Community Health Center on Friday to emphasize the importance of protecting funding for community health centers that serve families across eastern North Carolina.
The Lenoir County community is mourning the passing of Dr. Aaron Cotten, a beloved physician, educator, and leader whose impact spanned decades in medicine, emergency services, and public health.
Whether it’s a high school athlete, a weekend runner, or someone getting back on their feet after an injury, UNC Health Lenoir’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team has become a trusted destination for advanced, local care.
North Carolina’s First Lady Anna Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson brought messages of compassion, evidence-based treatment, and partnership to Lenoir Community College on Tuesday, where community leaders, recovery advocates, and health professionals gathered for the third annual Recovery Together ENC Conference.
UNC Health Lenoir and the Community Council for the Arts will host The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen St.
Synergy Home Care has reached a milestone in Kinston, celebrating its first anniversary of serving residents across eastern North Carolina with in-home care and community support.
Edwards Dentures and Implants, a trusted name in dental care across North Carolina, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Wilmington, NC, denture clinic on September 2, 2025. Located centrally at 4230 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, this completely renovated facility joins the established Kinston clinic to serve residents from Southport to Jacksonville with free consultations, same-day dentures, and Medicaid options.
The Lenoir County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Lenoir County Health Department to consider repealing its local tattoo inspection rule.
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global campaign to end overdose. This day serves as an opportunity to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose as well as to acknowledge the grief of those left behind and to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose.
UNC Health Lenoir proudly announces that Dr. Joel Rose, General and Bariatric Surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir and Executive Medical Director of UNC Physicians Network, has been honored with Special Recognition in the Health Category at the 2025 Cayman Connection Making Waves Awards, a prestigious program celebrating outstanding achievements by Caymanians living overseas.
UNC Health Lenoir has once again been nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality care, earning four prestigious awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative for excellence in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, and resuscitation, with an emphasis on reducing rural health disparities.
The Lenoir Hospital Foundation has awarded $140,931 in grant funding for 2025 to support twelve innovative projects at UNC Health Lenoir, reinforcing its ongoing mission to enhance healthcare services for the community.
Trillium Health Resources is providing $2,000,000 to help develop an adult/child behavioral health urgent care facility (or BHUC) operated by S&H Youth and Adult Services. The facility will serve individuals regardless of county of residence or payer, and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
UNC Health Lenoir celebrated its outstanding team members during the annual Service Award Banquet on June 10th, recognizing 74 employees for their unwavering dedication, with milestones ranging from five to an exceptional 50 years of service.
It is definitely “Picnic Season” and one of the best things about summertime and warm weather is enjoying a picnic on the beach or in a park. Make sure you don’t spoil the day with spoiled food. Recently the FDA updated their information on outdoor food safety. Keep these tips for transport and serving in mind for your next dinner on the grounds
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the community has more than just reflection to look forward to — it has reason to celebrate. Two local mental health offices recently celebrated the grand opening of their new location here in Kinston, NC. Redefined Counseling Center, PLLC and Inspire Christian Counseling, PLLC, hosted an Open House this past week to share information about the mental health services and support available to the Kinston community and surrounding areas.
