Sommer Royal-Smith was born in Fayetteville and has been a nurse for 22 years. Most of her nursing career has been spent working at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where she currently serves as a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Coor
Each February, health care providers and organizations join together to educate patients on the importance of cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but healthy living choices and early detection of the signs of
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
