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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.

By Greenville Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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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.

By Greenville Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

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Telescoping rod surgery aids young patient with brittle bone disease

By Greenville Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

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

By Greenville Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

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

By Greenville Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

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

By Greenville Reporter | Jan 2, 2025

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 23, 2024

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

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

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

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.

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Todd Hickey named president of ECU Health North Hospital

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 5, 2024

ECU Health has announced the appointment of Todd Hickey as president of ECU Health North Hospital, effective January 1, 2025.

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Governor Cooper marks one year since Medicaid expanded in North Carolina

By Greenville Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

Gov. Roy Cooper recently visited ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville to mark the first anniversary of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.

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State Rep. Murphy: 'Get the politics out of medicine'

By Greenville Reporter | Nov 30, 2024

North Carolina State Representative Gregory F. Murphy has expressed concerns regarding the continued promotion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles within the medical field.

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Brody School breaks ground on Center for Medical Education Building

By Greenville Reporter | Nov 27, 2024

Leaders from East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, ECU Health, and other North Carolina representatives gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Center for Medical Education Building on Brody's campus.

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ECU honors Robert J. Greczyn Jr. with prestigious trustees award

By Greenville Reporter | Nov 27, 2024

Robert J. Greczyn, Jr., the chair of the ECU Health Board of Directors, has been awarded the 2024 Trustees Award for Distinction by the East Carolina University Board of Trustees.

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Conference addresses ED overuse with new strategies

By Greenville Reporter | Nov 26, 2024

Community-based health partners, ECU Health, and Pitt County Department of Social Services convened in October for the second session of a conference series aimed at supporting emergency departments and enhancing access to non-emergent care in...

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State Rep. Murphy: 'Past time that our Medical schools get away from pushing Leftist Politics'

By Greenville Reporter | Nov 24, 2024

North Carolina State Representative Gregory F. Murphy has emphasized the need for medical schools to prioritize "cost control" and "Patient Ownership" over "leftist politics."