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Recent News About ECU Health
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ECU Health's Mary Hall honored with Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
The 2024 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards recognized several individuals and groups from ECU Health for their contributions to the community.
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ECU Health surgeon shares journey from firefighting dreams to pediatric orthopedics
Michael Firtha, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at ECU Health, originally aspired to become a firefighter.
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ECU Health launches telecardiology program enhancing local heart care access
ECU Health has introduced a telecardiology program in Edenton, North Carolina, aiming to enhance access to specialized cardiology care for patients in the Chowan area.
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ECU Health volunteers honored with North Carolina Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
The North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards for 2024 have honored several individuals and groups from ECU Health Medical Center.
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ECU Health introduces robotic-assisted surgery for children
ECU Health has introduced robotic-assisted surgery for pediatric patients in eastern North Carolina, aiming to enhance surgical precision and outcomes while expanding minimally invasive options.
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Prostate artery embolization helps patient regain active lifestyle
Marvin Mullen, an 81-year-old retiree from eastern North Carolina, faced significant lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in 2024.
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ECU Health expands pediatric asthma program across rural North Carolina schools
ECU Health's Pediatric Asthma Program, established in 1995, has expanded its efforts to reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions for children with asthma in eastern North Carolina.
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Greenville Utilities worker shares story of early cancer detection
Tracy Colville, a crew leader at Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC), discovered a one-inch knot on his chest last summer.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 22 petitions in Greenville Reporter publication area throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the Greenville Reporter publication area submitted 22 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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ECU Health concludes ED conference focused on improving crisis response
ECU Health, in partnership with the Pitt County Department of Social Services (DSS), hosted the third session of a community-based Emergency Department conference aimed at enhancing crisis response and emergency care in eastern North Carolina.
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PEP Health partners with ECU Health for real-time AI-driven patient insights
PEP Health has announced a strategic partnership with ECU Health, a rural academic health system, to enhance patient experience through real-time AI insights.
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ECU Health hosts annual summit focusing on future challenges in nursing
ECU Health recently held its 11th Annual Nursing Summit at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville, bringing together nurses from across the system to discuss the future of nursing in eastern North Carolina and beyond.
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Woman donates kidney to husband after eight-year wait
For Melissa and Jimmy Worrell, a chance meeting at a horse barn in New Jersey led to marriage in 1988 and a life together in North Carolina.
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ECU Health employee reflects on four decades of service
In 1984, Jaimie Yahnker made a significant life decision to move from Long Island, New York, to North Carolina with his parents.
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ECU Health honors top providers at annual Patient Choice Awards
ECU Health recently held its Provider Patient Choice Awards ceremony, honoring over 200 of its providers.
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ECU Health employee transforms health with lifestyle medicine program
Scott Alford, the manager for grounds and guest parking at ECU Health Medical Center, received unexpected news in 2023 when his A1C level was found to be 10.9, indicating diabetes.
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Students explore medical careers at 'Chat With a Doc' event
High school students from the Health Sciences Academy in Duplin and Pitt counties recently participated in the "Chat With a Doc" event, gaining firsthand insight into the medical field.
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ECU Health nurses assume leadership roles in North Carolina Organization for Nurse Leaders
Three nurse leaders from ECU Health have taken on significant roles as district representatives for the North Carolina Organization for Nurse Leaders (NCONL).
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Cancer rates rising faster in women than men for first time
Despite a general decline in cancer death rates, a recent study by the American Cancer Society reveals an increase in cancer incidence among women.
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ECU Health provides comprehensive weight loss solutions tailored to individual needs
ECU Health is offering a comprehensive array of weight loss and lifestyle medicine services, aiming to provide tailored support for individuals at different stages of their weight management journey.