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.
All in Health
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
Seniors honored, awareness raised at annual Senior Appreciation Day in Kinston
A crowd filled the Kinston Community Center on Wednesday for the annual Senior Appreciation Day and Elder Abuse Awareness Walk, a community-wide event honoring Older Americans Month and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Held under the national theme “Flip the Script on Aging,” the celebration aimed to both uplift the senior population and raise awareness about the critical issue of elder abuse.
National Treatment Court Month-Let’s celebrate breaking the cycle!
Treatment courts break the cycle of crime and addiction, reunite families, make our communities safer, and to do so at far less cost than jail or prison. That’s why the 9th Judicial District Accountability and Recovery Courts are celebrating the month of May as National Treatment Court Month!
GrandCare Systems Partners with Trillium Health Resources to Power New Trillium Ultimate Living Assistant (TULA) Program
GrandCare Systems, a leader in remote monitoring and remote supports technologies, announced a partnership with Trillium Health Resources, a North Carolina Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization. Trillium Ultimate Living Assistant (TULA) is a statewide award-winning technology program offering personalized enabling devices and remote monitoring and supports to increase independence in community-based settings
Child abuse is everyone's business
A Multi-Agency Taskforce put together an awareness program, held at the Lenoir County Courthouse Atrium to spread the word about Child abuse and Maltreatment locally and statewide. Their goal it to continue sharing information until no child is abused or neglected in this community.
UNC Health Lenoir Honors Dedicated Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 20–26, 2025), UNC Health Lenoir proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support our patients, staff, and the entire hospital community.
Team Henry gathers for their annual Parkinson’s Walk in Lenoir County
With no start gun or finish line, the annual Parkinson’s Walk in Lenoir County isn’t about pace or prizes—it’s about presence, community, and support.
Pertussis (Whooping cough) case confirmed in Lenoir County; Health officials urge vaccination
The Lenoir County Health Department has received confirmation that a case of pertussis has been identified in the county. Pertussis is also known as whooping cough.
UNC Health Lenoir Celebrates Doctor’s Day 2025
UNC Health Lenoir honors community physicians annually on March 30, National Doctor’s Day. This celebration recognizes the contributions physicians make every day to the health and welfare of our community with an annual breakfast and recognition of milestones achieved through service to patients and families.
UNC Health Lenoir launches free exercise program for cancer survivors
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at UNC Chapel Hill and the Duke Endowment, are proud to offer the “Get Real and Heel” exercise program for cancer survivors at the Minges Wellness Center on campus at UNC Health Lenoir.
KCHC mobile health clinic has presence in Lenoir and surrounding counties
Kinston Community Health Center’s mobile health clinic has been providing essential healthcare on the last Thursday of each month, since the summer of 2024. A provider sees patients from 10 AM to 4 PM at various locations. Available services include family health, maternal health, and more. KCHC’s mission is to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved areas, ensuring that all residents have the medical support they need.
Healthy Aging Series
Alzheimer’s is a scary and often misunderstood brain disease. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging but it still affects seven million Americans and is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite this, there is ongoing promising research into early diagnosis and prevention, making it possible for us to better understand this disease.
NCDHHS, Trillium Health Resources Announce $13.15 Million for New Crisis Centers
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Trillium Health Resources will award $13.15 million to four providers to open community crisis centers and behavioral health urgent care centers (BHUCs) in Lenoir, New Hanover and Pitt counties.
Dr. Charles Moore’s Letter of Thanks to Kinston
My family began this journey thinking we would be in North Carolina for one year; simply to complete a surgical bariatric fellowship at East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine and once completed head back "home." Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be practicing medicine in Eastern North Carolina, especially Lenoir County.
Minges Wellness Center launches boxing program for Parkinson's Patients
Minges Wellness Center at UNC Health Lenoir is excited to announce the launch of Punching Through Parkinson’s, a non-contact unique boxing program designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This program aims to improve physical health, strength, balance, and overall quality of life through exercise tailored to the needs of Parkinson’s patients.