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Hospital honors volunteers, urges other to become a part

Officials at Sampson Regional Medical Center recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Reception to recognize and celebrate the dedicated individuals who generously give their time in service to patients, families and staff. A team of 20 volunteers and 10 chaplains provides comfort, support and what hospital officials described as a “compassionate...

Sampson County, NC · 05-17
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Care Out Loud holds local mental health awareness event

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A non-profit organization in Onslow County held its first event Saturday focused on mental health support. The Onslow Mental Health Awareness Coalition launched Saturday at Jacksonville Commons. The event was part of a new partnership aimed at making mental health and substance abuse help easier to find. Hundreds attended the event, which gave people a chance to connect with different local resources.

Onslow County, NC · 05-17
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‘The trend is improvement’: Novant Health responds to hospital safety grades

Hospital leaders say recent safety scores don't reflect current improvements at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Wilmington, NC · 05-15
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Bladen Journal

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Bladen County Hospital updates visitation policy

Cape Fear Valley Health has updated its visitation policy across all hospitals and facilities, which includes Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, to create a more welcoming and supportive experience for patients and their loved ones while continuing to provide safe, high-quality care. The updated policy aligns with North Carolina’s No...

Elizabethtown, NC · 05-14
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UNC Health plans new hospital on 62-acre Wilmington site

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An empty 62-acre lot in Wilmington could soon become home to a new hospital, according to UNC Health. UNC Health said it would be on South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard. If the state signs off, the hospital could open as early as 2030. “UNC Health’s...

Wilmington, NC · 05-12

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‘The trend is improvement’: Novant Health responds to hospital safety grades

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health administrators said patients should feel confident coming to their hospitals, even though recent grades some of their facilities received are far from perfect. A watchdog organization, The Leapfrog Group, recently gave Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center its fourth consecutive “C” safety grade. Then,...

New Hanover County, NC · 05-15

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UNC Health announces plans to build Wilmington hospital

UNC Health announced plans Monday to build a hospital in Wilmington, an effort that would see the hospital system directly compete with Novant in the coastal city. UNC Health's proposed hospital would be at the southeast corner of South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard, a little less than a mile south of Novant Health's South 17th Street campus.

Wilmington, NC · 05-11

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Camp Lejeune water contamination survivor turns to AI and music for advocacy

It’s long been said that music connects us, and one veteran has turned to AI to create bluesy southern rock to draw attention to the hundreds of thousands of people harmed by decades of contaminated water aboard Camp Lejeune. Mike Morrill served in the United State Marine Corps for...

Camp Lejeune, NC · 05-12

Bladen Journal

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Mercy House unveils ultrasound machine

The Mercy House has served Bladen County as a pregnancy resource center. The center unveiled its new ultrasound machine Friday, May 8 during a dedication service and ribbon cutting in Elizabethtown. “It’s already been a huge blessing,” Mercy House executive director Megan Knight said. “When a mom can see her...

Elizabethtown, NC · 05-11

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Wilmington VA Health Care Center to close for multi-agency preparedness exercise

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington VA Health Care Center will be closed to the public later this week as a preparedness exercise is conducted. According to the VA, the VA Police and local law enforcement will participate in a large-scale active assailant training exercise. “Testing our procedures in a...

Wilmington, NC · 05-11

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UNC Health announces plans for hospital near Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNC Health announced plans Monday to build a new community hospital in Wilmington aimed at expanding access to specialty and primary care across the rapidly growing New Hanover County region. According to UNC Health, the proposed hospital would be built on a 62-acre site at...

Wilmington, NC · 05-11

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Wilmington VA Health Care Center to close for multi-agency preparedness exercise

The Wilmington VA Health Care Center will be closed to the public later this week as a preparedness exercise is conducted.

Wilmington, NC · 05-11

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Novant NHRMC receives fourth consecutive ‘C’ grade on hospital safety

A new report from a national hospital watchdog shows mixed health and safety results for hospitals in southeastern North Carolina.

Wilmington, NC · 05-07

Duplin Times

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Duplin NAACP hosts community conversation about negative health impacts of chemical dumping from local manufacturers; reveals fish are unsafe to eat from Cape Fear River in Duplin

WARSAW — Growing concerns over water quality took center stage during a screening of “Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water” on April 21 at the KEMBA Building in Warsaw. The event was hosted by the Duplin County NAACP in partnership with Working Films, the NC Disaster Response and Resilience Network, The NC Black Alliance and the Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW). “I thought the screening was necessary because, unfortunately, I feel like in Duplin County we are siloed about environmental health issues that affect us, and I wanted to bring awareness to this issue that not many people know that we deal with here,” said Duplin County Environmental Justice Chair Jessica Thomas. “Forever Chemicals” is an investigative documentary that was produced by WRAL reporters Cristin Severance and Liz McLaughlin, who took a deep dive into the environmental and public health impacts of industrial pollution, especially PFAS, which have been proven to have a negative impact on eastern North Carolina. According to the Food and Drug Administration, PFAS or polyfluoralkyl substances, are “a diverse group of thousands of chemicals used in hundreds of types of products.” The FDA website says PFAS have been linked to serious health effects. People can

Duplin County, NC · 05-07

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DEQ calls for comment on draft Cape Fear River Basin plan

The draft 2026 Cape Fear River Basin plan, one that highlights areas that need additional protection, restoration or preservation within the state’s largest and most populous river basin, is out for public comment. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is accepting comments through Aug....

North Carolina · 05-06

Sampson Independent

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Thanking our nurses for their care, compassion

Nurses are the thread that holds our medical patchwork together. And there seems no more appropriate time than during a week set aside to honor nurses, though we contend they deserve recognition — and thank yous — every single day of the year. Their importance cannot be overstated....

Sampson County, NC · 05-06

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Novant NHRMC receives fourth consecutive ‘C’ grade on hospital safety

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new report from a national hospital watchdog shows mixed health and safety results for hospitals in southeastern North Carolina. Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center saw its grade improve from a “B” to an “A” in the latest hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog.

New Hanover County, NC · 05-07

Star News

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8 things to know about the state of health in Pender County

Health services in Pender County are undergoing a major glow-up with the opening of the county's new Health and Human Services building. The 75,000-square-foot building was fully staffed as of April 22, 2026, save for the dental services. The facility expands the health department's capacity for staffing and service -- a tangible upgrade for health services in Pender County. The new building, which the county has called "state of the art," is a significant and visible milestone -- a sleek and modern facility that will anchor the county's health services into the foreseeable future. But the health department isn't only interested in aesthetic improvements -- officials are also working to monitor the health of Pender County residents and identify areas that need improvement. As rapid growth pushes the county into a new era of health services, the county health department is closely tracking what issues are lowering quality of life and life expectancy for county residents. The 2025 State of Health report, presented by Carolyn Moser, the county's health director, at the April 7, 2026, board of commissioners meeting, outlines Pender County's health priorities and how the county compares to the state on several key factors. More: Where you live

Pender County, NC · 05-03

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Governor to decide on $300M Medicaid package amid opposition on certain provisions

The package passed almost unanimously in both the House and Senate on Tuesday amid fears funding for Medicaid would run out by May.

Wilmington, NC · 04-30

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State officials get an earful from residents upset about proposed PFAS regulations

Wilmington and Cape Fear region residents were vocal about their concerns over new PFAS rules proposed by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC). On Thursday, the room at Wilmington City Hall’s Skyline Center for the last of three public hearings was brimming with a capacity crowd (reportedly, the fire marshal declared the event at capacity and had to turn some away).

North Carolina · 04-27