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Sommer Royal-Smith

, Cape Fear Valley Health
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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

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Feb 15, 2023

Coordinated Cardiovascular Care at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Saves Lives

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

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