Dr. Michael A. Ruzek joined Cape Fear Valley Health as Chief Quality Officer in November 2023. In this role, he oversees all Quality and Patient Safety initiatives across the system. Prior to Cape Fear, Dr. Ruzek was Medical Direc
At every level of our health system, from frontline staff to executive leadership, patient safety and quality of care are not just talking points; they are core values that guide every decision we make.Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earned A and B
Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t
Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To
Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th
