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CarolinaEast Medical Center earns regional hospital recognition, national quality awards
CarolinaEast Medical Center has been named a Best Regional Hospital in the Coastal Plain on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals list, according to CarolinaEast Health System. CarolinaEast officials said the medical center was also rated High Performing in several procedures and conditions, which the health system...
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ECU Health adds orthopedic surgeon to Kenansville office
KENANSVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health expanded orthopedic care access in Duplin County by adding Dr. Robert Friedman to its Kenansville location. According to a press release, as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine, Dr. Friedman will provide specialized services to patients throughout the region. ECU Health said the addition of […]
Chowan Herald
ECU Health Chowan, Lions Club hosting diabetes health fair
Diabetes will be the focus of an upcoming health fair being hosted by the Edenton Lions Club and ECU Health Chowan Hospital. The health fair will be held from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at Edenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center, at 225 Virginia Road. Health professionals will be on hand to provide information on disabetes treatment options, nutrition and other related issues. “It is open to anyone who wants to learn more about diabetes,” said Cabe Speary, of the Lions Club. Speakers will address a range of topics, including diabetes basics, new treatments and technologies, and the outlook for future advances in treating or even curing the disease. Other presentations will cover physical fitness and health problems that can accompany diabetes, like kidney function and neuropathy. Mental health and diabetes will also be discussed, along with patient advocacy and ways patients can work more efficiently with their health care teams. Lunch will be provided and the fair is free, but participants must register in advance through the Lions Club website at edentonlionsclub.com or by using the QR code provided with promotional material. For additional information, call Speary at 252-333-9133 or Sarah at 252-482-2035. The Lions Club organized
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People, News & Notes: ECU Health nurses certified in acute gerontology care
Five ECU Health team members are among the first graduates from East Carolina University School of Nursing’s adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program, the health system announced. Eicha Dhungana, Rachel Ferrell, Angela Jones, Hunter Venters and Charlsie Woodard were among the first cohort of students to completed the post-graduate certificate program, which started last spring to address the growing demand for acute care and gerontology services. “As we continue to see the aging population grow nationwide, ensuring nurses at ECU Health and across the state have access to specialized training will continue to be a priority,” said Trish Baise, chief nursing executive of ECU Health. “Programs like this ensure our teams are prepared to deliver high-quality, specialized care close to home. We are grateful for our strong partnership with ECU, which continues to strengthen our workforce and elevate care across the region.” The AGACNP certificate further prepares advanced practice registered nurses to deliver specialized acute and critical care services across a variety of settings including emergency departments, inpatient acute care units and intensive care units. “Expanding the number of AGACNP-prepared providers helps address critical workforce shortages in these high-demand areas while strengthening access to specialty and acute care services
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Onslow Memorial Hospital Emergency Department recognized for excellence
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Onslow Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has received the 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, a national honor recognizing excellence in emergency care. The award celebrates emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and evidence-based improvements that enhance patient care and staff well-being. “This achievement is...
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All 9 ECU Health hospitals earn national awards for heart, stroke care
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - All nine hospitals in an Eastern Carolina healthcare system have received national awards for adhering to treatment guidelines. ECU Health hospitals were awarded the Get With The Guidelines awards for the fourth consecutive year. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association present the award to...
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UnitedHealthcare restores in-network access at ECU Health
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health reached a multi-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare to restore in-network access for over 100,000 patients. According to a press release, the new contract covers Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid plans, ensuring continued access to local hospitals and clinics. The deal is effective August 7, 2026. ECU Health said throughout negotiations, […]
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ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare reach new multi-year agreement to restore in-network access for patients
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ECU Health Medical Center begins using rapid blood culture testing tool
ECU Health Medical Center has announced that they are the fifth institution in the nation to begin using the BioMerieux Vitek Reveal analyzer, a rapid blood culture testing tool designed to help providers identify effective antibiotics for certain bloodstream infections about 24 hours sooner than standard methods. According to ECU...
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ECU Health and United Healthcare reach new multi-year agreement to restore in-network access for patients
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new multi-year contract, restoring in-network access for more than 100,000 UnitedHealthcare-covered patients in eastern North Carolina, effective Aug. 7, 2026. ECU Health stated, “The contract covers patients with Commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid UnitedHealthcare plans. It includes full in-network...
Duplin Times
Orthopedic surgeon now seeing patients in Kenansville
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County now has an orthopedic specialist, available to see patients immediately. ECU Health Duplin Hospital announced last week that Dr. Robert Friedman, orthopedic surgeon, is now seeing patients at ECU Health Orthopedics in Kenansville. In addition to orthopedic surgeries, Dr. Friedman can provide care for patients with joint pain, sports injuries and other orthopedic conditions. He can provide treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, joint pain, labrum tear, ligament injury, rotator cuff tear, sprains and strains, tendonitis and trigger finger. Procedures offered include: arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel release, fracture reduction and stabilization, shoulder replacement, total knee replacement and trigger finger release. The office is located at 748 S. Kenansville Bypass in Kenansville, and can be reached at 910-296-8080.
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New 247,000-sq. ft. VA outpatient clinic breaks ground in Jacksonville
Construction has started on a new 247,000-sq. ft. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty outpatient clinic in Jacksonville, North Carolina, a project aimed at expanding access to health-care services for veterans across Eastern North Carolina. Meyer Najem announced the groundbreaking, saying the facility will bring a broad range of health-care...