Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – Aug. 9, 2022 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from…
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By Thomas Goldsmith North Carolina Health News (Photo by Rose Hoban) When the time comes near to choose a nursing home for a loved one,…
Cards can be sent to: Miss Emma Melvin, P.O. Box 1918, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Contributed Little five-year-old Emma Melvin’s family covets your prayers. The spunky…
FAYETTEVILLE – June 28, 2022 – Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Healthcare: Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently received the Gold Plus for 2022 Mission…
Leyton Ezzell The reputation of the Black Widow spider is well-known and infamous among many groups of people, but even outside workplace environments can…
Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 DMV Call Center 286 Aviation Parkway Elizabethtown, NC Thursday, June 16, 2022 1:30 p.m. – 4:00…
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced the agency’s Action Strategy for PFAS today during an event in Wilmington. The DEQ Action…
RALEIGH – A record number of children, 19,900 total, across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bicycle…
Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities.…
Contributed Bladen County, N.C. – This summer, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Bladen County will be offering another session of our Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together…
Contributed The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Bladen County $1 million as…
The Bladen County Health Department announced COVID-19 Second Boosters Vaccines are now available. The vaccines are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.…
Colorful, delicious, and nutritious foods help keep our bodies and minds healthier longer. Since it’s the last day of heart health month, here are some…
By Anne Blythe and Elizabeth Thompson North Carolina Health News Though many North Carolinians are ready to say so long to the COVID pandemic, Kody…
The Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center will host an Emergency Blood Drive at the Bladen County Courthouse (166 E Broad St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337).…
FAYETTEVILLE – Jan. 20, 2022 – Due to inclement weather, all Cape Fear Valley Health outpatient facilities will be closed on Friday, Jan. 21, with the exception…
By Cara Beth Lewis Twenty states in the United States have banned proof-of-vaccination requirements. All 20 states—Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa,…
It has been almost two years since Bladen County first faced the COVID-19 Pandemic. Today, Bladen County Health Department announced COVID-19 related local deaths totaling…
By Cara Beth Lewis As of December 20, 2021, Omicron has been detected in most states and territories and is rapidly increasing the proportion of…
(NewsUSA)-People make New Year’s resolutions to create positive change, from finances to fitness to focus. This year, consider a resolution that could save your life:…
In Bladen County, there were 80 newly reported COVID-19 cases.on December 28, 2021. However, there were zero newly reported COVID-19 related deaths. Five people were…
StarMed will offer testing, vaccinations, and monoclonal antibody therapy treatments in response to demand Cumberland County, NC (November 9, 2021) – StarMed Healthcare is set…
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Michelle Muhammad has joined UNC Health Southeastern’s Southeastern Spine and Pain Clinic. She specializes in general pain management. Muhammad, a Fayetteville,…
FAYETTEVILLE – Nov. 2, 2021 – As the community’s positive test rate and the health system’s COVID-19 admissions have continued to trend downward, Cape Fear Valley Health…
(NewsUSA) – Selecting the Medicare plan best suited for your individual health needs is important for all eligible beneficiaries to consider at this time of…
On October 25, 2021, UNC Health Southeastern presented the 2020-2021 Regional Community Awards via YouTube. WATCH NOW.
Photo above was presented by Mary Susan Baggett, BA, QMHP, CDP in a recent webinar. By Charlotte Smith Dr. Cathy Gantz, Coordinator of Bladen County…
UNC Health Southeastern will sponsor a community COVID-19 vaccination event on Friday, Oct. 22 from 3-6 p.m. at the Downtown Lumberton Plaza. The Pfizer COVID-19…
By Cara Beth Lewis According to the daily COVID-19 update from Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, there are 78 active cases today, October 11th. On Friday,…
Lumberton, NC– UNC Health Southeastern’s new President and CEO, Chris Ellington, will begin his duties today, Monday, October 11. Ellington will be the health system’s…
1889 – Thomas Edison shows his 1st motion picture. 1893 – Nabisco Foods invents Cream of Wheat. 1918 – US ship Otranto sinks between Scotland…
Bladen COVID-19 cases have decreased over the past nine days, and the number of vaccinated continues to increase. While the vaccinated numbers are not what…
By Danna Martínez People around the country celebrate National Recovery Month in September. This month leads a voice of support for all those going through…
By Cara Beth Lewis As of today, Bladen County has experienced 5,247 cumulative cases. On this day, there are 160 active cases. In the state…
By Danna Martínez Suicide is not one of the “hot topics” everyone wants to discuss; however, it’s one of the most imperative. September is Suicide…
Contributed In preparation for Medicare Open Enrollment, the Bladen County Division of Aging Services will be offering counseling sessions by appointment only. We are partnering…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Starting Monday, Sept. 27., Cape Fear Valley Health will be offering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shots at all its vaccine clinic locations…
By Cara Beth Lewis Today, Bladen County Health and Human Services agency reported 178 active COVID-19 cases. Bladen County has not seen a number this…
By Charlotte Smith Wednesday, September 22, 2001, was a gloomy, rainy day in Bladen County, ending with heartbreak for many. News of Mrs. Donna Cagle,…
By Cara Beth Lewis Are you wondering if you have COVID-19 antibodies? Anderson’s Drug Store in Elizabethtown now offers antibody testing for just $20, and…
September is Food Safety Education Month according to FoodSafety.gov. Healthy eating means more than managing calories or choosing a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods. The…
By Cara Beth Lewis Recently, it seems Bladen County has experienced a relatively steady decline when it comes to active COVID-19 cases. Each day, Bladen…
In the photo above is General Surgeon Bradley Zagol, MD with Southeastern Surgical Clinic. There are some new faces in healthcare in the southeastern area.…
Contributed On Thursday, Gov. Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics…
By Cara Beth Lewis Today, Bladen county Health and Human Services Agency reported that there are 248 active COVID-19 cases in Bladen County. This is…
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. If taken early the treatment…
Elizabethtown, N.C. – The Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development is presenting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic September 18, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.…
by Charlotte Smith There have been many debates about the COVID-19 vaccines. Recently health experts have published information to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines.…
By Cara Beth Lewis September is a time of suicide awareness and prevention. Sunday, September 5th, is the first day of National Suicide Prevention Week,…
Bladen County Health Department staff are now administering the “booster” (third doses) of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those eligible by appointment only. (see…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – August 20, 2021 – Starting August 20, Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be offering third-dose shots for immunocompromised individuals. Booster…
Health officials warn the highly contagious Delta variant has caused a spike in new COVID-19 cases in Bladen County and across North Carolina. COVID-19 Vaccines…
Bolton’s The Healing Green Space is one of the award winners. SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pure Farmland™ is proud to present the recipients of the 2021 Pure…
by Charlotte Smith Over the past several years mental health issues and substance misuse overdoses continue to increase not only in Bladen County but across…
The Bladen County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Teresa Duncan released the daily COVID-19 update. With Tuesday’s release Dr. Duncan stated, “Covid hospitalizations and…
By Cara Beth Lewis Breastfeeding has many benefits for both mother and baby. The Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America made a…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen County management has proposed to join a new local management entity, Trillium Health Resources, to manage mental health, intellectual and…
By Cara Beth Lewis Dr. Teresa (Terri ) Duncan shared today’s COVID-19 update with Bladen Online, and again, the numbers have risen. Today, there are…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – North Carolina received more than $4.9 million federal funds for small rural hospitals in the state to provide COVID-19 testing and…
By Cara Beth Lewis According to Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, there are 185 current COVID-19 cases in the Mother County. One week ago, on July…
By Cara Beth Lewis The number of positive COVID-19 cases is higher than it was this time last week in Bladen County. According to the…
By Cara Beth Lewis According to the Bladen County COVID-19 Daily Update, there are 61 active cases in Bladen County. Bladen County Health Department offers…
The Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan released today’s COVID-19 Update. The positive COVID-19 cases in the county continue to…
On June 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the North Carolina’s vaccine data on its COVID Data Tracker . Bladen County remains in…
by Charlotte Smith Bladen County Health & Human Services Agency Director, Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, released the daily COVID-19 update for today. Over the last…
by Charlotte Smith The Bladen Board of County Commissioners held a reconvened meeting at the Bladen County Courthouse to discuss Bladen County citizens’ health and…
Raleigh, NC – On Friday, NCDHHS stated that Bladen County’s low vaccination rate is leading to Covid-19 spread. The county has a vaccination rate of…
With a new COVID-19 Update from Bladen County Health Department, today comes proof that the positive case counts are rising. In a social media post,…
UNC Health Southeastern’s Gibson Cancer Center has added state-of-the-art technology from C-RAD to enable safer radiation treatments to more cancer patients and improve their quality…
Today, Dr. Teresa Duncan, Bladen Health and Human Service Director, released the COVID-19 Update. The deaths and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have increased. On Monday,…
UNC Health Southeastern will host tours for telehealth booths available for use by individuals who would like to utilize telehealth visits but do not have…
Contributed LUMBERTON — UNC Health Southeastern has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2021.…
The Bladen County Substance Misuse Task Force has been committed to making a positive difference since 2017. The task force members consist of elected officials,…
RALEIGH – Nonnative invasive pests are an increasing threat to our agricultural systems and forests. In recent years, invasive species have caused widespread mortality; for…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of organizations to serve three regions of the…
On Monday, April 17, 2021, the Bladen County Board of Commissioners presented a Proclamation to Bladen County EMS Director David Howell. The Board has designated…
Beginning on Thursday, May 20, UNC Health Southeastern will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations for patients ages 12 and over during their established appointments at the…
FAYETTEVILLE – MAY 11, 2021 – Starting today, Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics will vaccinate individuals ages 12 and older following Monday’s US Food…
UNC Health Southeastern is now accepting appointments beginning next week for children ages 12-15 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, pending CDC approval. The emergency…
During these days of Mental Health Awareness, the citizens of Bladen County are encouraged to get involved, seek assistance if needed, and help bring awareness…
FAYETTEVILLE – MAY 7, 2021 – Starting May 10, all of Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics will accept walk-in patients until clinic capacity is…
Thank you for taking time to help identify the most pressing health problems and issues to make Bladen County a better and healthier place to…
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC—Bladen County Health Department is partnering with Cape Fear Valley/Bladen County Hospital to complete a Regional Community Health Assessment/Community Health Needs Assessment. Cape Fear…
Beginning Tuesday, April 27, UNC Health Southeastern will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations within Southeastern Health Mall Clinic on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. …
FAYETTEVILLE – April 22, 2021 – The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted three-year accreditation to…
Contributed ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. – Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together (L.I.F.T.) is a research-based, multi session, program series that helps develop relationships among participants, and improve functional…
Contributed People interested in receiving first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations may walk in or schedule at Southeastern COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic located at 2901 North Elm Street in…
FAYETTEVILLE – April 13, 2021 – Following new guidance from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cape…
Bladen County Hospital will hold a special one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic on Monday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. To participate in…
Eligible individuals may walk in or schedule first dose COVID-19 vaccinations at Southeastern COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic located at 2901 North Elm Street in Lumberton between…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of statewide open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed…
March 11, 2021 – North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that beginning March 17, 2021 people in Group 4 who have…
People who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk or who live in certain congregate settings eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine…
Obiefuna P. Okoye, MD, MPH Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Obiefuna Okoye was named the 2020 UNC Health Southeastern Dr. D.E. Ward, Jr., Provider of Excellence.…
Bladen County Health Department released the COVID-19 (coronavirus) update for today. The coronavirus-positive active cases have taken a nose-dive in recent days. There are 50…
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – February 28, 2021: Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now open to “frontline essential workers”, which includes all of Group 3.…
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated the COVID-19 County Alert System on Monday, which shows 27 red counties…
Charlotte and Nicole talk about heart health, dancing, and social media trending topics in this video while preparing a meal for a family of four.…
By Teresita Ruoff, PA-C Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both women and men. Learning to recognize symptoms early…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – Feb. 10, 2021 – A new Cape Fear Valley Health technology has surgeons excited to “retire the wire” for lumpectomy surgeries. The Magseed…