At Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion, a $500,000 HCA Healthcare investment is supporting operating room improvements.
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- Mike Conley
“I was running a race one day and a guy comes up to me and thanks me, telling me I flew his daughter last week. We are very lucky to do what we do.”
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
Jamila Headley, executive director of The Patients Union, said Wake County residents "will look back on this day as a sad moment in history."
- Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi The News & Observer (Raleigh)
The decision comes after pushback from an earlier announcement that designated the facilities as “non-preferred.”
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
“Our mission is to translate breakthroughs into life-saving clinical realities," said Dr. Anthony Atala, director of Wake Forest University Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
- Chase Jordan The Charlotte Observer
A public hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20 in the meeting room at the Iredell County Public Library, Statesville Main Branch, 201 N. Tradd St., Statesville.
- Mike Conley
As of Friday, Baxter has not received any reports of adverse events associated with the recalled product.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's core revenue was up 16% to $13.86 billion.
Novant Health Inc. said the webpage at https://www.novanthealth.org/shp is meant to "help members understand what the transition means for them and to connect them with the tools and information needed to establish care, locate physicians, access virtual services and take advantage of digital resources that support a more convenient healthcare experience."
While four different health systems made their cases for new hospital beds on Aug. 19, one company was top of mind for most attending: HCA Healthcare.
While many factors affect the price of a medical procedure, hospitals with few competitors can charge more, health economists say.
“We are proud to recognize Mission Hospital McDowell for its commitment to caring for people experiencing stroke,” said Dr. Steven Messe with the American Heart Association.
The independent monitor of HCA Healthcare's 2019 deal to purchase Mission Health found two instances of "potential non-compliance" in 2025, according to a report.
State Health Plan officials: "Atrium Health's reaction is reminiscent of a World Cup team that loses and immediately blames the referee."
In 16 of the 17 trials, participants smoking low-nicotine cigarettes actually smoked fewer cigarettes per day than those smoking traditional cigarettes.
"This is a monumental step in the right direction for the Plan and the people we serve," Treasurer Brad Briner said in a statement.
"There is no evidence any information that may have been shared with these third parties has been misused in any way."
“We know exercising and eating right is going to improve our health, but making efforts to participate in programs that offer guidance and accountability could be especially effective at keeping us healthy as we age," said Mark Espeland, professor of gerontology and geriatrics and internal medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
UNC Health has submitted a $5 billion acquisition proposal to acquire WakeMed.
Hospital leaders expressed gratitude for the strong partnership between Mission Hospital McDowell and McDowell County EMS and other EMS partners.
UNC Health released a statement in which it confirmed "interest in exploring a broader partnership with WakeMed. We remain ready and willing to be a partner in whatever best serves the long-term health of Wake County residents and all North Carolinians."
“Our nurses are the backbone of the care we provide,” said Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell.
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King University men’s wrestling announces its 2026-27 schedule, featuring major invitationals, key home duals in Bristol, and a home finale against UNC Pembroke.
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King University women's volleyball fell 3-0 to Lees-McRae at the Student Center Complex, with the Tornado nearly forcing a fourth set in a tight third frame.
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King men’s soccer fell 1-0 at Lees-McRae despite a strong defensive effort, with goalkeeper Miles Lett making seven saves against 20 Bobcat shots.
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Salisbury Police are investigating a South Main Street multi-vehicle crash that injured occupants and killed pickup driver Jonathan Michael Morgan.
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“This award validates the tireless effort our nurses put into every shift to ensure our community receives high-quality, patient-centered care."
“We’ve been steadfast in our commitment to bring that same model to western North Carolina," Novant president and chief executive Carl Armato said. "We’re proud to bring that vision to life through Novant Health Asheville Medical Center and our growing specialty care network."
“We strive to provide every family with the clinical excellence and personalized support they need to feel confident and empowered from the very first moments of their journey together.”
The “no cost” in this instance signifies the SHP will cover the surgical cost for members that they normally would be responsible for.
“Watching this place unfold and the passion that has come behind it has truly been remarkable,” Effler said.
“He always makes the patients laugh and goes the extra mile to make our patients feel loved and cared for."
“I could feel her love and compassion from the time I met her,” a patient wrote in their nomination.
With influenza activity decreasing across the region, normal visitation policies have resumed.