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Recent News About ECU Health
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Stacey Greenway advocates for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on AACVPR Day on the Hill
Stacey Greenway, the executive director of the primary care service line at ECU Health Medical Center, participated in her 11th Day on the Hill as a representative for the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
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Employers in Greenville Reporter publication area filed 76 H-1B petitions throughout 2024
In 2024, 76 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Greenville Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Medical students reflect on patient interactions in annual Legacy Teachers Celebration
In the third year of their studies, medical students transition from the classroom to clinical settings for hands-on training.
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Pause to Give Life event honors organ donors in Greenville
Each April, ECU Health and HonorBridge, an organization based in North Carolina, host events to honor and support organ donation.
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Foundation grant boosts asthma program in eastern North Carolina rural counties
As of 2022, around 7.3% of children in North Carolina were reported to have asthma, according to data from the National Survey of Children’s Health.
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Eastern North Carolina radiothon raises over $113,000 for children’s hospital
Listeners in eastern North Carolina contributed to a notable fundraising effort during the "Music for Miracles" radiothon.
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ECU Health team members honored with 2024 Brody Awards
The ECU Health Foundation has recently conferred the prestigious 2024 Brody Awards to four team members at ECU Health Medical Center.
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Brody School of Medicine students celebrate residencies at ECU Health on Match Day
Fourth-year medical students across the United States, including those from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, learned where they would conduct their residency training on March 21, known as Match Day.
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Annual radiothon supports children's hospital in eastern North Carolina
Radio listeners in eastern North Carolina will have the chance to contribute to a significant cause during the 28th annual "Music for Miracles" radiothon.
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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.