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
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
