This week marks the annual celebration of the Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
All in Health
New Lenoir Hospital Foundation Award created with endowment in memory of Gary E. Black
Friends and supporters along with the family of Gary E. Black recently provided $25,000 in donations that will permanently endow the Gary E. Black Memorial Impact Award. This initiates an annual award within the Lenoir Hospital Foundation to support the cost of continuing education for one non-clinical staff member of UNC Health Lenoir.
UNC Health Lenoir names Crystal Hayden as CEO
UNC Health Lenoir’s Board of Directors has named Crystal Hayden, DNP, RN, FACHE, as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective May 28, 2023. Hayden has served as Chief Operating Officer at UNC Health Nash since 2019, and as Chief Nursing Officer at UNC Health Nash since 2016.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Circling Back to Omega 3’s
About 20 years ago, Omega 3’s or Omega 3 fatty acids were praised as the number one supplement on the market when it came to heart health and a reduction of triglycerides. Omega 3’s are still very important; they remain one of the most studied nutrients.
UNC Health Lenoir celebrates Certified Nurses Day
UNC Health Lenoir celebrated Certified Nurses Day, March 19, by honoring its 33 board-certified nurses with a breakfast to recognize their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care:
Lions to host "Strides" Rockin' Walk-A-Thon for Diabetes Awareness
Lions Making Strides 2 Fight Diabetes is set to hold it’s 5th annual “STRIDES” Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon for Diabetes Awareness to raise awareness and funds for diabetes patients. The Lions Club initiative started in Lions International as one of five Lions initiatives and has now spread to throughout the world
John Hood: COVID Mandates Were Too Strict
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, Gov. Roy Cooper and other officials began exercising government power in ways unprecedented in modern times
Jones County: Information concerning a System Pressure Advisory for Green Road
The water consumers of Jones County regional water System, on Green Road in Jones County will be experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system starting on February 21st due to waterline construction.
Tri-County Mental Health town hall for Jones County residents and others
The Craven County Health Department posted the following on their Facebook page. Craven, Pamlico, and Jones County residents! A Tri-County Mental Health Town Hall will be held on March 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the River Front Convention Center in New Bern.
Rabid Fox Found in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that a fox has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the northern part of the county in the Paul’s Path area. In January, a rabid raccoon was found in southern Lenoir County.
Kinston Community Health Center to construct new medical facility at old shirt factory site
On November 16, 2021, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the shirt factory property to the Kinston Community Health Center (KCHC) to construct a new medical facility. Since that time, KCHC has been conducting pre-development in preparation for the new medical facility, which includes financial planning, engaging lending partners, and architectural planning.
Once complete, this $20 million health center will result in expanded services, as well as an expected 41 new jobs and a 3,000-person increase in the number of patients served by KCHC annually.
Kinston Community Health Center brings back in-school dental care
While it might not make them smile, a special report card going home with hundreds of LCPS elementary and middle school students this school year will help them smile.
Pink Up the Pace to Help Defeat Cancer 5k Color Run/Walk
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, a 5k Color Run/Walk will be held. The race begins at 8:30 am. Interested parties can register at https://www. runtheeast.com/races/. The race is hosted by UNC Lenoir Cancer Center and Kinston Community Health Center.
State Highway Patrol Conducts 2022 “Operation Stop Arm”
In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in and around school zones and school bus stops.
Another rabid raccoon was found in lenoir county
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Hoverboard fire safety tips from North Lenoir Fire and Rescue
Last night, NLFR responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a hoverboard on fire. The hoverboard was quicky removed from the home and extinguished. Thankfully, there were no injuries or serious damage reported.
New nonprofit to honor the memory of long time Pink Hill business owner, Charlotte Baker
Charlotte Baker was a lifetime Duplin County resident and Pink Hill business owner who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in 2018 and succumbed to the disease in 2021 after a valiant battle.
Local Volunteers Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of children's cancer research grants, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at East Coast Wing and Grill at 3021 N. Heritage Street in Kinston, NC on Wednesday, September 28th from 5pm-8pm where local volunteers will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research.
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to participate in Child Passenger Safety Week 2022 and seat check Saturday
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18 – 24, 2022, and hosting a Seat Check Event on Monday , Sept. 19, 2022 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM at Kinston Fire Station 1 across from the Historic Grainger Stadium. These events encourage North Carolina parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats and booster seats fit their children properly and that the seats are correctly installed in vehicles.
North Carolina releases state action plan to address suicide
Suicide is among the top five leading causes of death for people ages 10 to 65 in North Carolina. To address this complex and serious health problem, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a coordinated state action plan to reduce injury and death by suicide.