North Carolina Healthcare Association

09/04/2026

Health care happens beyond the walls of a hospital. 🛒

ECU Health's Penny Pinchers Tour helps Pitt County residents learn how to find healthier options, understand food labels and build nutritious meals while staying within their budget. Participants even receive a $15 gift card to put what they learn into practice.

Read more about the program: https://bit.ly/4gAsQDh

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Food Lion grocery store located at 2460 Stantonsburg Rd.hosted the monthly Penny Pinchers Tour which is a program that’s designed to help people shop for healt…

09/03/2026

Training tomorrow’s doctors while strengthening healthcare in the High Country.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System's MAHEC Boone Rural Family Medicine Residency Program brings resident physicians into the community to gain hands-on experience caring for patients in a rural setting while working alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals.

The program helps expand access to care, support rural workforce development and prepare physicians to serve mountain communities for years to come.

Read more about how the program benefits patients and the High Country: https://bit.ly/46u3HWi

How UNC Health Appalachian’s Rural Family Medicine Residency Program expands access to care while training future physicians for rural communities.

09/02/2026

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center’s emergency department has earned Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians - ACEP.

The bronze-level designation recognizes emergency departments that address the unique physical, cognitive and social needs of adults age 65 and older through enhanced care processes, staff education and coordinated resources. ACEP data shows accredited geriatric emergency departments have lower admission rates and fewer repeat emergency department visits.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ceJXJP

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center's emergency department has earned the bronze standard Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The achievement recognizes the...

09/01/2026

Sometimes, the path to a calling isn’t a straight line.

Morgan Quintanilla first considered nursing in high school, then pursued business management and spent six years in leadership with Chick-fil-A. After becoming a mother to premature twins and spending 65 days beside her daughter Leah in the NICU at ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital, Morgan found her way back to nursing.

Today, she’s an RN in the same NICU where her daughters received care — supporting families through experiences she knows firsthand.

“I can let other parents know that I’m both a NICU mom and a NICU nurse,” Morgan said.

Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the path to where you’re meant to be takes unexpected turns. Read more about Morgan’s journey: https://bit.ly/4i3b91T

August 26, 2026 Children's | Health News | Team Members The nurse she was meant to be In high school, Morgan Quintanilla thought she wanted to be a nurse, but after a clinical rotation during her certified nursing assistant (CNA) program, she changed her mind. Instead, she went to the University of....

08/31/2026

Lace up for cancer care on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Downtown Statesville! Iredell Health System Foundation’s 3rd annual Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5K raises funds to support patients receiving cancer treatment with transportation, lodging, support groups and other needs. 🩷

Last year’s event raised nearly $37,000 and welcomed more than 330 participants. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4wYu9lP

Join the Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5K in Downtown Statesville on October 3. Run, walk, or rock to support local cancer patients through the Iredell Health Foundation. Register at lacingup.org.

08/28/2026

Healthcare workers, this one’s for you! 🩺🏈

Duke Football is inviting healthcare professionals across the Triangle to be recognized and celebrated during its Healthcare Appreciation Game on Saturday, Oct. 17, against UNC.

Discounted tickets are available for healthcare professionals, along with family, friends and colleagues.

🎟️ Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4xhySzY

08/27/2026

Every role in health care plays a part in creating a safe, compassionate patient experience.

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, housekeeper Delphine “Dorothy” Nicholson was recognized with the BEE Award for her 22 years of dedication to keeping patients, families and care teams safe — and for the compassion she brings to those around her.

Her story is a reminder that exceptional care takes every member of the health care team. Read more about Dorothy’s recognition: https://bit.ly/4zDlacc

FirstHealth recognized Moore Regional Hospital housekeeper Delphine “Dorothy” Nicholson with its BEE Award for extraordinary service and compassion.

08/27/2026

How can care teams work together to support healthier pregnancies and families?

A new American Hospital Association podcast features Kardie Tobb, D.O., a preventive cardiologist at Cone Health, discussing how multidisciplinary teams are coordinating care across specialties, emphasizing preconception care and supporting better pregnancy outcomes.

🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/4gAxQrE

In this conversation, Kardie Tobb, D.O., a non-invasive preventative cardiologist at Cone Health, explains how multidisciplinary teams are breaking down clinical silos, emphasizing preconception care, and coordinating care across specialties to support healthier pregnancies and healthier families.

08/26/2026

🩸 Give blood. Help save lives.

Frye Regional Medical Center is partnering with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive on Aug. 27. Donated blood plays an important role in caring for patients undergoing surgery, cancer treatment and more.

Read more about the drive and how to donate:

Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and help save lives by participating in an upcoming blood drive.

08/26/2026

Novant Health is expanding how families can participate in hospital care with Q-rounds, a real-time technology that helps families know when care teams will arrive and join rounds remotely.

The technology is now being used across pediatric and adult care, including the first U.S. adult inpatient unit and adult ICU to use the platform. Nearly 350 family members have already joined rounds remotely.

Read more about how Novant Health is using technology to keep patients, families and care teams connected: https://bit.ly/45M4lOF

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Novant Health is transforming how families stay connected during a loved one's hospital stay through Q-rounds, an innovative, real-time rounds coordination technology, with implementation across both pediatric and adult care settings—including the platform’s first use in the United States for ad...