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All in Health
Harper’s Helpers brings joy to children at Duke Hospital
What began as a second-grade service project has grown into a heartwarming annual mission of kindness for one Kinston family.
UNC Health Lenoir Partners with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA to Enhance Emergency Department Services
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce a new partnership with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA (WEPPA) to provide staffing and clinical leadership for the hospital’s Emergency Department.
Don Davis visits Kinston Community Health Center amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches into another week, U.S. Rep. Don Davis visited the Kinston Community Health Center on Friday to emphasize the importance of protecting funding for community health centers that serve families across eastern North Carolina.
Community mourns the passing of longtime emergency room physician and EMS leader Dr. Aaron Cotten
The Lenoir County community is mourning the passing of Dr. Aaron Cotten, a beloved physician, educator, and leader whose impact spanned decades in medicine, emergency services, and public health.
UNC Health Lenoir’s Sports Medicine Team Keeps Eastern NC Moving
Whether it’s a high school athlete, a weekend runner, or someone getting back on their feet after an injury, UNC Health Lenoir’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team has become a trusted destination for advanced, local care.
NC leaders call for compassion and collaboration in fight against addiction at LCC conference
North Carolina’s First Lady Anna Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson brought messages of compassion, evidence-based treatment, and partnership to Lenoir Community College on Tuesday, where community leaders, recovery advocates, and health professionals gathered for the third annual Recovery Together ENC Conference.
The Art of Healing event to focus on women’s health and wellness
UNC Health Lenoir and the Community Council for the Arts will host The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen St.
Synergy Home Care marks first anniversary in Kinston
Synergy Home Care has reached a milestone in Kinston, celebrating its first anniversary of serving residents across eastern North Carolina with in-home care and community support.
Edwards Dentures and Implants opens new Wilmington clinic
Edwards Dentures and Implants, a trusted name in dental care across North Carolina, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Wilmington, NC, denture clinic on September 2, 2025. Located centrally at 4230 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, this completely renovated facility joins the established Kinston clinic to serve residents from Southport to Jacksonville with free consultations, same-day dentures, and Medicaid options.
Lenoir County Board of Health to weigh repeal of tattoo rule
The Lenoir County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Lenoir County Health Department to consider repealing its local tattoo inspection rule.
Recovery Together ENC honors International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global campaign to end overdose. This day serves as an opportunity to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose as well as to acknowledge the grief of those left behind and to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose.
UNC Health Lenoir’s Dr. Joel Rose honored with Cayman Connection Making Waves Award for health excellence
UNC Health Lenoir proudly announces that Dr. Joel Rose, General and Bariatric Surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir and Executive Medical Director of UNC Physicians Network, has been honored with Special Recognition in the Health Category at the 2025 Cayman Connection Making Waves Awards, a prestigious program celebrating outstanding achievements by Caymanians living overseas.
UNC Health Lenoir Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Heart and Stroke Care
UNC Health Lenoir has once again been nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality care, earning four prestigious awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative for excellence in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, and resuscitation, with an emphasis on reducing rural health disparities.
Lenoir Hospital Foundation Awards $140,931 in 2025 Grant Funding
The Lenoir Hospital Foundation has awarded $140,931 in grant funding for 2025 to support twelve innovative projects at UNC Health Lenoir, reinforcing its ongoing mission to enhance healthcare services for the community.
Trillium providing funds for adult and child behavioral health urgent care facility
Trillium Health Resources is providing $2,000,000 to help develop an adult/child behavioral health urgent care facility (or BHUC) operated by S&H Youth and Adult Services. The facility will serve individuals regardless of county of residence or payer, and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
UNC Health Lenoir honors dedicated team members at annual Service Award Banquet
UNC Health Lenoir celebrated its outstanding team members during the annual Service Award Banquet on June 10th, recognizing 74 employees for their unwavering dedication, with milestones ranging from five to an exceptional 50 years of service.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Picnic Safety
It is definitely “Picnic Season” and one of the best things about summertime and warm weather is enjoying a picnic on the beach or in a park. Make sure you don’t spoil the day with spoiled food. Recently the FDA updated their information on outdoor food safety. Keep these tips for transport and serving in mind for your next dinner on the grounds
Two local mental health offices celebrate grand opening as community recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the community has more than just reflection to look forward to — it has reason to celebrate. Two local mental health offices recently celebrated the grand opening of their new location here in Kinston, NC. Redefined Counseling Center, PLLC and Inspire Christian Counseling, PLLC, hosted an Open House this past week to share information about the mental health services and support available to the Kinston community and surrounding areas.
Shuchin Shukla MD MPH: Pills can kill! But can they heal?
Most Americans take prescription medication. Whether for diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma, people take medications to help them feel better and live longer, healthier lives. Minor side effects may occur but are worth the benefits that have been proven in research