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Sep 4, 2025

Sampson County EMS enhances emergency response with new ambulance

The stair chair is designed to safely transport patients down staircases in homes and buildings where traditional stretchers are impractical. Photo Credit: Rick SauerAs part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing emergency preparedness and respo ...

Sep 3, 2025

Foundation of FirstHealth launches Match-A-Million campaign to enhance FirstFutures

The Foundation of FirstHealth is launching a new “Match-A-Million” campaign to raise funds for FirstFutures, a collaborative effort by FirstHealth of the Carolinas and The Foundation of FirstHealth to recruit and train the health care staff and provi ...

Aug 27, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Health Welcomes VRI patients to new outpatient imaging center

As of Aug. 25, Valley Regional Imaging is officially part of Cape Fear Valley Health and is now operating as the Cape Fear Valley Outpatient Imaging Center. ...

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Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley Health

Posted Sep 8, 2025
Returning to Cape Fear Valley Health as a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon feels like coming home. My journey began here as a resident, where I spent five years immersed in the operating rooms, learning from a team that truly felt like family. After
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Aug 20, 2025

North Carolina State Health Plan premiums finalized for 2026

The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees met on Friday, Aug. 15, to set premiums for 2026. State Health Plan members include teachers, state employees and retirees. This is the final step in the three-pronged effort to provide financial stabili ...

Aug 18, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Health opens Sleep Clinic in Hoke County

Cape Fear Valley Health has opened a new Sleep Medicine Clinic at 300 Medical Pavilion Drive, Suite 170, in Raeford, expanding specialized care for patients with sleep disorders. “We’re proud to expand our services and open a dedicated Sleep Med ...

Aug 13, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Health receives $1.5M grant from The Duke Endowment

Cape Fear Valley Health has received a $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment to support start-up operational costs for the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley School of Medicine.The grant will help fund critical early infrastructure and op ...

Aug 4, 2025

Cumberland County seeks proposals for birth doula services

Cumberland County is seeking proposals from agencies for birth doula services that will improve health outcomes for pregnant residents and address ongoing disparities among infant and maternal mortality rates. Individuals from agencies and organizati ...

Jul 31, 2025

FirstHealth shines a spotlight on lung cancer screening for World Lung Day

The FirstHealth Lung Bus is staffed by a dedicated team of health professionals committed toproviding high-quality screenings and patient education. Pictured members of the FirstHealth Lung Bus crew Dave Kellough, driver, fleet maintenance; Ellen Coo ...

Jul 25, 2025

Fayetteville Otolaryngology, Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery joins Pinehurst Surgical Clinic and FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Shan Tang, Dr. William Wiggs, Dr. Deidra Blanks and Dr. Steven Pantelakos have officially joined the FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic family. Photo pulled from FirstHealth of the Carolinas Photo pul ...


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Thirty, purdy and sturdy

I have now completed three decades on Earth. And I don’t know how to feel about that. It’s one thing to be told you’re getting old by your great-aunt Gertrude, or to pass major life milestones like graduating from high school or college, but there’s


A toast to healthcare: Local heathcare safety net holds 'Toast of the Town' event to support critical fundraising push

For local nonprofit The CARE Clinic, financial sustainability depends entirely on private support—making the 25th annual Toast of the Town fundraising event on Sept. 18 a crucial component of the organization’s annual budget. Photo provided


Teeing up for success: The Bogey Brothers brings multi-sport simulators to Cameron

The Bogey Brothers, located in Cameron, N.C., has four multi-sport simulator bays that promise fun for all ages. Whether it’s your first time hitting a golf ball or you frequent the fairway, this venue offers a new way to experience the sport. In add