Benjamin Beason, RN-BSN, is a Patient Care Manager for Cardiac Services at Cape Fear Valley Health. Now responsible for Heart Center outreach, Benjamin has worked in cardiac health for 19 years and has been a registered nurse for
When someone has a cardiac emergency, they often only have a few minutes before the brain and essential organs start to shut down. After placing a call to first responders, it could take them anywhere from five to 15 minutes to arrive, depending on t
Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken
FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t
Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar
