Summer vacation is winding down and soon we will see the school buses rolling. Soon children will be off to school and teacher’s will be back at work, and everyone is again faced with the important question: what’s for lunch?
All in Health
Pink Hill's Southern Pharmacy Services expands to Gainesville, VA
Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, has announced the grand opening of its latest location in Gainesville, Virginia. This strategic expansion aims to enhance the company's comprehensive pharmacy services for residents in various care settings, including assisted living, skilled nursing, behavioral health communities, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Virginia and Maryland.
Greene County 4H holds Summer Camps
Greene County 4-H hosted several day camps this summer all free to Greene County Public School Students featuring everything from Tennis to Fishing to being down on the farm.
A General Surgeon’s Perspective on Understanding Melanoma
As a dedicated general surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir, my journey in medicine has led me to encounter numerous cases of melanoma throughout my career. Melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, can become life-threatening if not detected and treated early. In this educational article, I aim to share valuable insights into melanoma, including its risk factors, prevention strategies, early detection, and treatment options, drawing from my experience as a medical professional.
UNC Health Lenoir is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
UNC health Lenoir in Kinston, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Lenoir Hospital Foundation Provides $71,405 in Grant Funds
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $71,405 for 2023 funding to support UNC Health Lenoir projects. Seven special projects were funded enhancing patient and overall community health.
UNC Health Lenoir recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality heart failure care
UNC Health Lenoir is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Heart Failure Care
Happy 117th Anniversary of Hospital Care in Lenoir County on June 27th
Annette McDaniel, nurse case-manager at UNC Health Lenoir, and an employee this year for 40 years, says she was so surprised and a bit overwhelmed to learn recently that she is indeed related to the McDaniel family that started the hospital history in Kinston 117 years ago on June 27th.
UNC Health Lenoir Cancer Center Receives Commission on Cancer Accreditation
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. According to the CDC, over eighteen million cancer survivors live in the United States. This includes over 165,000 men, women and children living in North Carolina. A cancer survivor is someone diagnosed with any type of cancer who is still living.
Community rallies for Colby's fight against eye cancer with car show benefit
A car show is planned for June 17 at Lenoir Community College to benefit 2-year-old Colby Clayton of La Grange who has been diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive Retinoblastoma, cancer of the eye. The benefit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m.
Kinston Community Health Center teams up for a special community baby shower event
The Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., Healthy Blue and the Lenoir County Health Department are hosting a community baby shower on Saturday May 13th. Free baby items, Car seat checks, and cribettes distributed to those who qualify. Hope to see you there!
Week of the Young Child: A Time to Appreciate the Unique Gifts and Potential of Our Children
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)
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.