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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

BAYADA Home Health Care celebrates serving the Fayetteville area

Photo by GFBJBAYADA Home Health Care celebrated its commitment to the people of Fayetteville and surrounding communities today, Nov. 19, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Fayetteville office.Since acquiring HealthKeeperz two years ago, BAYADA has ...

FirstHealth’s Shine-A-Light on Lung Cancer event to focus on clinical trials

Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers in America, and it is the leading cause of cancer deaths annually.The American Cancer Society estimates about 234,580 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2024, while about 125,000 w ...

North Carolina Community Colleges allocates $55 million to boost healthcare talent pipeline; FTCC announces plans to expand two existing programs

Ambulance purchased by Sampson Community College for EMS program. Photo courtesy of NC Community Colleges.All 58 community colleges across North Carolina have been awarded grant funding as part of a $55 million initiative aimed at strengthening the s ...

A lifetime of service

Clark, a retired surgeon and businessman, is a longtime supporter of Methodist University with deep roots in theFayetteville community. Clark is also well known for his dominance on the basketball court as a center for the University of North Carolin ...

Sampson Regional Medical Center announces onsite job fair for clinical staff

Sampson Regional Medical Center is hosting an onsite job fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. This event is an opportunity for job seekers to explore a range of full-time and part-time positions in bot ...

Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine joins Cape Fear Valley Health

As of Oct. 28, Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has joined with Cape Fear Valley Health. This grows Cape Fear Valley Health’s orthopedic options to eight clinics in the region.Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has been providing ...

Discussing developments: Fayetteville City Council members move forward with new projects for the city

NC Utilities Commission approves Duke Energy Progress request to lower customer rates by 4.5%

Cumberland County Schools announces Central Services' Employee of the Year

Copiers Plus marks 40 years by contributing $20,000 to North Carolina groups in collaboration with KYOCERA Document Solutions

Leclair’s General Store reminds us that change is a good thing