Health Care

Feb 6, 2025

Precise photography: FirstHealth installs new 256-Slice Revolution Apex CT Scanner for faster, more precise diagnostic imaging

Revolution Apex is a pioneering 256-slice CT machine. It features a modular design that offers a seamless path to continuous hardware, software scalability and upgradability that will extend the life and adaptability of the CT scanner. Photo provided ...

Feb 4, 2025

Cumberland County Health Department awards RFP for doula services

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health has announced the Request for Proposals (RFP) for doula services have been awarded to Central Carolina Doulas and Divine Doula Goddess. The purpose of birth doula services is to improve health ou ...

Jan 21, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center rolls out new volunteer program

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has implemented a new volunteer program focused on providing companionship to dying inpatients who do not have family or other loved ones able to be with the patient during the end of their life.The No One Dies Alone ( ...

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Fayetteville State University’s College of Education: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence and Building for the Future

Posted Jan 28, 2025
Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) College of Education is entering a transformative era marked by its 30th anniversary and the groundbreaking of a new $69.3 million state-of-the-art facility. These milestones reflect the university’s enduring com
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Jan 15, 2025

Moore Regional Hospital introduces PET Amyvid Brain Scans to aid in Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Dr. Joshua Cho, photo provided by FirstHealth.FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is proud to announce the availability of PET Amyvid brain scans, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool designed to detect beta-amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disea ...

Dec 23, 2024

Cuddles for a cause: Cape Fear Valley Health's NICU Cuddler Program provides lifesaving touch to some of the hospital's most precious patients

From left to right: Santa (Rev. Mike Garrett) pictured with newborn and cuddle recipient Declan Nault, his mother Daphne Hault, father Adam Nault and Marcia Garrett. Photo provided by Marcia Garrett.The importance of physical touch for newborns canno ...

Dec 5, 2024

FirstHealth advances spinal surgery with minimally invasive techniques

James Walker, M.D. Photo provided by FirstHealth.FirstHealth Neurosurgery & Spine is pushing the boundaries of care with new surgery techniques.One recent patient reporting a loss of sensation and severe weakness in their legs soon learned thanks ...

Dec 4, 2024

FSU faculty partner with Cumberland Public Health for grant-funded research on opioid crisis

Three Fayetteville State University faculty members from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) are being awarded a $200,000 grant from NC Collaboratory to partner with the Cumberland County Department of Public Health (DPH) on Opioid R ...

Nov 26, 2024

FirstHealth enhances robotic surgery with da Vinci 5® surgical system

Surgical services team members Wayne McFatter, MSN, R.N., CNOR, RNFA, executive director of surgical services for FirstHealth; Mandie Scott, R.N., assistant nurse manager, MRH operating room; Nancy Gorba, R.N., MRH operating room; Christina Gardner, ...

Nov 22, 2024

Tart named to be next President of Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare

Michael Tart. Photo provided by CFVH.Cape Fear Valley Health has named Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital President Michael Tart to succeed Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare President Cory Hess. Last month, Hess announced his plans to step down at ...


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A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners


Promoting a president: First Bank promotes acting president to new CEO

Adam Currie - Photo provided by First BankThe Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), have announced the promotion of G. Adam Currie from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ba


Editor's note: Much to celebrate in February

Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel