Ruhama Bond, BSN, RN is an Educational Coordinator who has been employed by Cape Fear Valley Health since 1988. She serves as the Program Director of the NAII Bridge Program in the Training and Development Department, where she fo
In response to the national nursing shortage and long-term workforce needs, Cape Fear Valley Health System has developed a comprehensive training path for nursing assistants who aspire to be a nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant (NA) II program eq
With the demand for healthcare growing, hospital systems across North Carolina and the nation are experiencing nursing staff shortages. To address this need, Cape Fear Valley Health System established a nursing career development program to create a
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