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For the past four years, Robert “Bob” Enders Jr. held the title of CEO at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He assumed the helm prior to the pandemic, and led the hospital through the Covid-19 surges. With the global emergency behind us, Enders said it was time to focus on his family. After a career that spanned about 40 years, he announced his retirement. His last day was Tuesday.
With assistance from the public, Zion McMillan (20) of Farmville, N.C. was identified as one of the assailants in the November 27th shooting that occurred at 1609-B W. Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. Warrants were obtained on McMillan for (2) Counts of Attempted First Degree Murder.
On Sunday, November 27th, 2022, at approximately 1:30am, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of shots fired at 1609-B W. Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers were met with a large crowd that was present for a party.
UNC Lenoir Health Care is saddened to announce that long-time CEO, Gary Black, died suddenly this morning in Raleigh. Gary came to Lenoir Memorial Hospital in 1985 as its Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to President and CEO in 1992. He retired from LMH/UNC Lenoir Health Care in June 2018.
An unknown party has obtained patient related information including names, social security numbers, medical codes, street addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and genders of over 4700 patients.
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $95,387 for 2022 funding to support UNC Lenoir Health Care projects. “Our goal is to enhance the work of our hospital. We select projects that are meaningful to the care we provide in our own community”, said Margaret Williams, Foundation Board Chairman.
UNC Lenoir Health Care is offering free COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
UNC Lenoir Health Care collected and delivered Christmas presents for 33 children who are part of Guardian Ad Litem.
UNC Lenoir Health Care continued their annual Feastival of Food as an opportunity to give back to the community that made them feel so supported throughout the pandemic.
UNC Lenoir Health Care announced Friday, October 29 a mandate to require the Covid-19 vaccine for all employees, affiliated providers, students, volunteers, and vendors.
Established in 2000, the Hall of Honor is designed to recognize individuals whose contribution to hospital care in Lenoir County makes them remarkable in some way. Including this year’s class, 118 outstanding citizens have been inducted into the UNC Lenoir Hall of Honor, and 2021 marks the 115th year of hospital care for our community. Six deserving individuals were inducted in the morning ceremony.
Today at 12:47 a.m., a 911 call was received that reported a structure fire was taking place at 694 Albrittons Road in Kinston.
Dan and Margaret Perry recently provided a $25,000 gift endowing the Dan E. and Margaret T. Perry Wellness Center Fund for use and operation in the Minges Wellness Center at UNC Lenoir Health Care.
Dimitri Thomas, MD has joined UNC Health Care and UNC Physicians Network to provide care and treatment of sports-related injuries in Lenoir County and surrounding areas. “We are excited to offer this advanced service to our community”, said Robert Enders, President and CEO of UNC Lenoir Health Care. “This addition to our surgical services line further demonstrates our commitment to provide our region with outstanding healthcare. We are fortunate to have a surgeon of Dr. Thomas’ caliber on our medical staff.”
Joyce Ann Moore, 76, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. A graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 with Pastor Rick Mondell and Pastor Mike Dixon officiating.
Bryan A. Ehlert, M.D. has joined UNC Lenoir Health Care and Physicians Network to provide care and treatment of vascular conditions and diseases in Lenoir County. As a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon, Dr. Ehlert can diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions of the arteries and veins utilizing medical therapy, minimally invasive procedures and surgical interventions. Vascular surgeons treat blood vessels in every part of the body except the heart and brain.
UNC Lenoir Health Care has introduced robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery which will advance hip and knee replacement surgery in eastern North Carolina. The system, known as Mako Smart Robotics is one of the first offered in this region.
UNC Lenoir Health Care has engaged Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services to manage inpatient rehabilitation services at its hospital in Kinston, NC. “UNC Lenoir Health Care has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, innovation in patient care and outstanding quality outcomes,” said Robert Enders, President and CEO of UNC Lenoir. “We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Kindred to further advance our inpatient rehab services as we implement programs tailored to meet patients’ needs. The UNC Lenoir/Kindred Hospital partnership will ensure our success benefitting our patients, their families and the communities we serve.”
“UNC Lenoir Health Care is dedicated to helping our patients have the best possible outcome and implementing the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation program will help us accomplish this by making it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis,” said Robert A. Enders, Jr., President and CEO.
“UNC Lenoir Health Care added seventeen new graduate RNs to our workforce in May thanks in large part to a generous donation from the Lenoir Hospital Foundation,” states Misty Emory, the hospital’s Sr. Nurse Recruiter.
