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Recent News About ECU Health
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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.
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ECU Health hosts ninth annual quality improvement symposium
A gathering of medical professionals took place on Wednesday at the Eastern Area Health Education Center for the 9th annual ECU Health Quality Improvement Symposium.
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ECU Health Medical Center enhances parking access with new valet and shuttle services
ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, is set to enhance the accessibility and convenience for its patients and visitors by reintroducing valet services and expanding shuttle services starting February 1.
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ECU Health's Dr. Jonathan Hamilton receives Patriot Award
Dr. Jonathan Hamilton, chief of urology at ECU Health, has been honored with the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
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Healthcare worker reunites with man she saved during cardiac arrest
An ordinary day in Greenville, North Carolina, took an unexpected turn when a healthcare worker and a cardiac arrest survivor were reunited.
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ECU Health joins community breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Community leaders, elected officials, and residents of eastern North Carolina gathered on January 20 for the 28th annual Community Unity Breakfast.
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Nurse fulfills lifelong dream after overcoming personal setbacks
Deborah Rice's journey to becoming a nurse was marked by challenges and perseverance.
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ECU Health's Volunteen program fosters growth through community service
The ECU Health Volunteen Summer Program aims to instill the value of community service in students aged 15 to 17, while offering them insights into healthcare careers.
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Telescoping rod surgery aids young patient with brittle bone disease
Joshua Thomas, a seven-year-old with a severe form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), is making strides thanks to innovative surgery.
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ECU Health reflects on one year since Medicaid expansion in North Carolina
ECU Health marks the first anniversary of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, highlighting its impact on local communities.
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North Carolina trooper finds solace at ECU Health hospice before passing
Zach Martin, a former North Carolina state trooper, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2022.
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ECU Health reflects on significant advancements achieved during 2024
ECU Health, the healthcare system serving eastern North Carolina, reflected on a year of significant achievements in 2024.
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Teddy Bear Hospital introduces children to healthcare careers through interactive learning
Nurses and Child Life staff from ECU Health recently organized the Teddy Bear Hospital at Northwest Elementary School in Pitt County.
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ECU Health Beaufort hosts fall harvest focusing on wellness education
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital recently hosted its third annual Fall Harvest Event at the Community Well-Being Zone in Washington.
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ECU Health introduces new treatment for central sleep apnea
ECU Health has introduced the remedē System, a new FDA-approved treatment for adult patients suffering from Central Sleep Apnea (CSA).
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ECU Health's Heather Duncan influences rural healthcare through CLIAC
Heather Duncan, the director of laboratory services at ECU Health Medical Center, has played a significant role in advocating for rural healthcare through her involvement with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC).
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ECU Health introduces advanced stroke prevention options for AFib patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) at ECU Health now have access to two new procedures aimed at enhancing stroke prevention.
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ECU Health partners with nonprofit to erase $186 million in patient medical debt
ECU Health, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt, has announced a significant initiative aimed at eliminating over $186 million in past-due hospital medical debt for more than 32,000 eligible patients.
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High schoolers explore future careers at East Carolina University conference
Nearly 100 high school students from central and eastern North Carolina attended the Future Health Professionals Conference on November 23, held at East Carolina University's Health Sciences Campus in Greenville.