All in Health
School is back and that means it’s time for youth sports. It’s a time of year we sports doctors enjoy as it gives us the chance to help those patients we really enjoy helping – healthy athletes that just want to compete. Successful competition doesn’t just mean rigorous practices and training sessions; it also requires a great deal of preparation to help make safe competition more likely.
Decision-making is something we do every single day. We make decisions about our careers, relationships, finances, and personal growth. But, decision-making is often cited as one of the most anxiety prone parts of our lives.
In a quiet office nestled on the corner, Brandy Chamberlain, a licensed clinical social worker and program director at Joseph's Community Support Services, Inc., has dedicated her life to providing mental health services to those who need them most.
Southwood Memorial Christian Church has announced it will host a workshop on the dangers of Fentanyl, opioids, and drug activity in the Kinston and Lenoir County area. The workshop is scheduled for August 28th at 7:00 pm and will feature presentations from local paramedics, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Department, and the Kinston Police Department.
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce the opening of the new state of the art UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center. This unit specializes in advanced wound care and infusion services. Wound therapy has been available in the hospital since 2016 but the hospital has recently expanded to include hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
“We’re a family and all of us enjoy our jobs!” That comment from employee Cameron Morris sums up 52 years of success at NIB associated nonprofit agency Lions Industries for the Blind (LIB), based in Kinston, North Carolina.
All traffic must stop for a stopped bus, unless it is on a road of four or more lanes with a median or center turning lane. In those instances, oncoming traffic does not have to stop because children will not be crossing the road to reach the bus. Traffic following a bus must always stop with the bus. If in doubt, always stop for a school bus.
Eastpointe and Sandhills Center have reached an agreement to consolidate and become North Carolina’s second-largest Local Management Entity–Managed Care Organization (LME-MCO) based on population.
On November 15, 2018, the most courageous kid I have ever known, at the age of 15, passed on to be with the Lord. He was handsome, intelligent, great sense of humor, and a quick wit. He was a gifted musician. His faith was stronger than that of some of the greatest preachers I’ve known. He was the best of us. His name was Colby Tucker.
Summer vacation is winding down and soon we will see the school buses rolling. Soon children will be off to school and teacher’s will be back at work, and everyone is again faced with the important question: what’s for lunch?
Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, has announced the grand opening of its latest location in Gainesville, Virginia. This strategic expansion aims to enhance the company's comprehensive pharmacy services for residents in various care settings, including assisted living, skilled nursing, behavioral health communities, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Virginia and Maryland.
Greene County 4-H hosted several day camps this summer all free to Greene County Public School Students featuring everything from Tennis to Fishing to being down on the farm.
As a dedicated general surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir, my journey in medicine has led me to encounter numerous cases of melanoma throughout my career. Melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, can become life-threatening if not detected and treated early. In this educational article, I aim to share valuable insights into melanoma, including its risk factors, prevention strategies, early detection, and treatment options, drawing from my experience as a medical professional.
UNC health Lenoir in Kinston, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $71,405 for 2023 funding to support UNC Health Lenoir projects. Seven special projects were funded enhancing patient and overall community health.
