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Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Matters 7/20/2021
As we move slowly away from the shelter in place days of the pandemic, the debate over the COVID-19 vaccine rages on. People have strong opinions about the vaccine...
Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Matters

As we move slowly away from the shelter in place days of the pandemic, the debate over the COVID-19 vaccine rages on. People have strong opinions about the vaccine...

7/20/2021
UNC Lenoir Orthopedic Surgeon Brings New Procedure to Kinston 7/14/2021
Dr. Dimitri Thomas, orthopedic sports surgeon, recently completed the first knee cartilage transplant in the history of UNC Lenoir Health Care.
UNC Lenoir Orthopedic Surgeon Brings New Procedure to Kinston

Dr. Dimitri Thomas, orthopedic sports surgeon, recently completed the first knee cartilage transplant in the history of UNC Lenoir Health Care.

7/14/2021
National Men's Health Month 6/18/2021
June is National Men’s Health Month. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection...
National Men's Health Month

June is National Men’s Health Month. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection...

6/18/2021
How to prevent stroke and recognize the symptoms. 5/25/2021
Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke. Around 600,000 of them are a first stroke, while the others, nearly one in four, are a repeat stroke. Sadly, almost 140,000 if these stroke victims die from stroke. Almost 200,000 people who suffer stroke with have another stroke within five years.
How to prevent stroke and recognize the symptoms.

Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke. Around 600,000 of them are a first stroke, while the others, nearly one in four, are a repeat stroke. Sadly, almost 140,000 if these stroke victims die from stroke. Almost 200,000 people who suffer stroke with have another stroke within five years.

5/25/2021
May 6 is National Nurses Day 4/26/2021
May 6 is National Nurses Day, and May 9 - 15 is National Hospital Week. How can we thank these wonderful people who give so much of themselves? Believe it or not, it doesn’t take much to show our Healthcare Heroes how much we appreciate them.
May 6 is National Nurses Day

May 6 is National Nurses Day, and May 9 - 15 is National Hospital Week. How can we thank these wonderful people who give so much of themselves? Believe it or not, it doesn’t take much to show our Healthcare Heroes how much we appreciate them.

4/26/2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10/15/2020
Breast cancer prevention is also much like other cancers in that a healthy lifestyle will help lower your risk.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer prevention is also much like other cancers in that a healthy lifestyle will help lower your risk.

10/15/2020
Preventing Heart Failure 9/16/2020
Heart failure is a term that sounds like the heart has failed, but what it means is that the heart is not pumping blood and oxygen as well as it used to.
Preventing Heart Failure

Heart failure is a term that sounds like the heart has failed, but what it means is that the heart is not pumping blood and oxygen as well as it used to.

9/16/2020
Living in the Time of COVID-19 8/19/2020
Many of us would agree that these are trying times. COVID-19 has been greatly impacting our day-to-day lives for nearly all of 2020.
Living in the Time of COVID-19

Many of us would agree that these are trying times. COVID-19 has been greatly impacting our day-to-day lives for nearly all of 2020.

8/19/2020
What to Expect with Knee Replacement Surgery 7/21/2020
Do you think you may be a candidate for knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery has been proven to benefit most patients, so it’s worth considering.
What to Expect with Knee Replacement Surgery

Do you think you may be a candidate for knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery has been proven to benefit most patients, so it’s worth considering.

7/21/2020
Preventive Health for Men – Why It Matters 6/24/2020
There’s a common perception that men hate to go to the doctor, even if they’re feeling sick. This theory has persisted throughout the years.
Preventive Health for Men – Why It Matters

There’s a common perception that men hate to go to the doctor, even if they’re feeling sick. This theory has persisted throughout the years.

6/24/2020