Robeson Health Care Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony today, May 20, to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new Julian T. Pierce Health Center (JTP) at 700 Union Chapel Road in Pembroke.
“RHCC, as long as I've known the company, I think we've always been an organization that is responsive to the needs of the community. And I think that what you'll see as this building goes up and we get moved into it, is that it's just going to be another example of us doing that very thing,” shared RHCC COO Jennifer McLamb.
The new approximately 30,000 square foot facility is being built on a little over five acres of land. Services offered will include primary healthcare, obstetrics, integrated behavioral healthcare, discounted medications and, for the first time, RHCC will be offering optometry care through a partnership with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and their newly established College of Optometric Medicine. Together, RHCC and UNCP will help meet a great need across southeastern North Carolina.
“We're working to collaborate together for the betterment of the county, because when we put our efforts and our skills together, we can change this county. And I believe, without a doubt, we're heading in the right direction,” shared RHCC CEO Tim Hall in regards to the health center’s partnership with UNCP.
The new space will have updated infrastructure and amenities including ample parking, a larger pharmacy featuring a drive thru window and dependable generators in the case of severe storms or other emergencies leading to loss of power.
Next steps include putting the project out to bid, selecting a contractor for the job and then beginning construction so that come 2026 patients will be receiving top quality services in the new JTP.
The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job
Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off
Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis