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.
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Community mourns the passing of longtime emergency room physician and EMS leader Dr. Aaron Cotten
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.
UNC Health Lenoir’s Sports Medicine Team Keeps Eastern NC Moving
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.
UNC Health Lenoir Inducts Eight New Members into Hall of Honor
UNC Health Lenoir proudly welcomed eight outstanding individuals into its prestigious Hall of Honor during a ceremony celebrating their extraordinary service to healthcare and the community.
UNC Health Lenoir’s Dr. Joel Rose honored with Cayman Connection Making Waves Award for health excellence
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 Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Heart and Stroke Care
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.
UNC Health Lenoir honors dedicated team members at annual Service Award Banquet
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.
UNC Health Lenoir Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Lawrence “Sonny” Larabee
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to welcome Dr. Lawrence “Sonny” Larabee to our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team.
Brandy Burd honored with UNC Health Lenoir’s 2025 Faye Sugg Award
UNC Health Lenoir recognized Brandy Burd with the prestigious Faye Sugg Award.
UNC Health Lenoir Honors Dedicated Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 20–26, 2025), UNC Health Lenoir proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support our patients, staff, and the entire hospital community.
UNC Health Lenoir Celebrates Doctor’s Day 2025
UNC Health Lenoir honors community physicians annually on March 30, National Doctor’s Day. This celebration recognizes the contributions physicians make every day to the health and welfare of our community with an annual breakfast and recognition of milestones achieved through service to patients and families.
UNC Health Lenoir launches free exercise program for cancer survivors
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at UNC Chapel Hill and the Duke Endowment, are proud to offer the “Get Real and Heel” exercise program for cancer survivors at the Minges Wellness Center on campus at UNC Health Lenoir.
UNC Health Lenoir Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Keri Noeske, as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.
UNC Health Lenoir Introduces New Advanced Cardiovascular Intervention
The mission of UNC Health Lenoir is to ensure exceptional health care to the community the organization serves. On January 2, 2025, the hospital introduced a new advanced cardiac care procedure, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, PCI.
UNC Health Lenoir Receives Gift in Memory of Local Businessman, J.C. Reynolds, Sr.
Dedication of the Reynolds Way Memorial Plaque was held December 3, 2024, on the campus of UNC Health Lenoir. The beautiful plaque was unveiled to mark the naming of the connecting street between Herritage Street and Airport Road which runs through the campus of UNC Health Lenoir.
UNC Health Lenoir employees donate 6,000 pounds of food at annual Feastival of Foods
Employees at UNC Health Lenoir came together to collect 6,000 pounds of food during the hospital’s annual “Feastival of Foods” event held on Nov. 22. The food drive, which began in October, aimed to support families in need and local organizations fighting food insecurity in Lenoir County.
Leapfrog Group Awards UNC Health Lenoir “B”
The Leapfrog Fall Hospital Safety grades have been released and UNC Health Lenoir has earned a “B” based on data from 2021 to 2024. The Leapfrog Group rates healthcare organizations based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections, and injuries that have the potential to harm patients.
Harleigh Blackman named 2023 President’s Service Excellence Award winner at UNC Health Lenoir
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce that Harleigh Blackman is the 2023 President’s Service Excellence Award winner. The PSEA is selected by peers as an employee who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence. Harleigh began employment in June of 2019 as a Dietary Technician
Lenoir Community College Names Nursing Labs in Honor of UNC Health Lenoir
Lenoir Community College (LCC) celebrated the naming of two nursing labs in honor of UNC Health Lenoir on Monday, October 28. The event marked a deepening partnership between LCC and the local healthcare system, with representatives from both institutions in attendance.
Obituary: Margaret B. Whitehurst
Mrs. Margaret B. Whitehurst passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at UNC Health Lenoir after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Reverend Dennis Levin officiating.