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…
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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…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) contributes the reduced number of flu and other respiratory illnesses this season to preventative safety…
The Bladen County Health Department released the COVID-19 update today. Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Director of the County Health and Human Services Agency announced that…
By Dr. Hiten Patel Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common circulatory problem in which cholesterol/fatty deposits build up on the wall of a blood…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina’s…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will continue two programs that help North Carolinians access services such as…
Contributed Because the supply of first-dose vaccines will not be provided by the state this week and future supply quantities are uncertain, UNC Health Southeastern…
FAYETTEVILLE – January 19, 2021 – Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation has appointed new board members. Walson Metzger, M.D., is a radiologist with Valley Radiology, P.A.…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released the COVID-19 Community Readiness toolkit to help individuals find mental and behavioral health…
Officials with UNC Health Southeastern are urging the public to visit their family physician or use local clinics for all health conditions not requiring emergency…
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen shared updates on the COVID-19 County Alert System, warning…
HEALTH CARE WORKERS ARE AMONG FIRST TO RECEIVE VACCINE FAYETTEVILLE, NC—Three of Cape Fear Valley Health’s hospitals will be among the first eleven hospitals in…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency confirmed another COVID-19 related death today as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy…
Yesterday, Bladen County Schools’ Child Nutrition workers were celebrated. According to a press release they have prepared, packed, served, and delivered one million meals since the…
Long-term regional partnership complete, will increase access to high-quality healthcare services in Southeastern North Carolina LUMBERTON, N.C. (December 3, 2020) – Leaders from Southeastern Health and…
Ten More Counties Designated as Red for Critical Community Spread Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement…
By Dr. Komal Motwani Diabetic retinopathy, or diabetic eye disease, is a common complication of diabetes. According to research, diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision…
By Dr. Kelsey E. Simmons What is an A1c anyway? Besides being something that your doctor checks at most office visits, A1c is literally the…
Contributed RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks through Nov. 13 as…
Health officials warned earlier this year COVID-19 cases would hit a new surge in the fall months. Bladen County Health and Human Service has reported…
Bladen County Schools announced Saturday afternoon that East Arcadia School will halt in-person classes beginning Monday because of the number of COVID-19 cases and close…
Governor Cooper proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, recognizing more than 1.3 million North Carolinians who have a disability. This year marks the 75th…
Contributed Behavioral health exists on a continuum and can change over time. When was the last time you checked in on your behavioral health? Get…
1854 – The watch company founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison relocates to Waltham, Massachusetts, to become the Waltham Watch Company, a…
According to the latest Bladen County Health and Human Services COVID-19 (coronavirus) update, cases continue to increase. The latest North Carolina Department of Health and…
The Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the daily COVID-19 update this afternoon. The fact is, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a real virus, that is…
FAYETTEVILLE – September 22, 2020 – The Breast Care Center at Cape Fear Valley Health has been re-accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers…
Southeastern Health’s St. Pauls walk-in clinic, The Clinic at Brisson Drugs, will re-open on Monday, Oct. 5. Family Nurse Practitioner Matthew Herring will return to…
According to the latest Bladen County Health and Human Services COVID-19 (coronavirus) update, cases continue to increase. The latest North Carolina Department of Health and…
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) update. The report has another COVID-19 related death. The total is up to 12…
FAYETTEVILLE – September 14, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley HealthPlex has reopened its doors with new, temporary hours and safety precautions in place due to COVID-19.…
September 11, 2020 by Brian Balfour with NCCivitas.org Roy Cooper and Mandy Cohen claim to be following the “science and data,” while ignoring the data about the…
1850 – California is admitted as the thirty-first state of the Union. 1904 – Mounted police 1st used in NYC. 1908 – Orville Wright makes…
On August 25, North Carolina Health and Human Services announced East Coast Migrant Head Start has five staff members with positive COVID-19 cases qualifying the…
On October 17, 2018, southeastern North Carolina lost a public servant and humanitarian, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper, Kevin Conner. Trooper Conner was…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency announced the latest COVID-19 Update today. The active positive COVID-19 cases for Bladen County increased from yesterday’s report…
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the latest COVID-19 update. Bladen County currently has 680 total positive cases with 37 active, positive cases, according…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the COVID-19 daily update. Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director stated, “Bladen County…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the COVID-19 daily update. They stated, “The Ws are helping Team Bladen to win the fight against…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update this afternoon. The confirmed positive cases in the county climbed by 10 cases over yesterday’s reported…
North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services announced today, Bladen East Health & Rehab, located in Elizabethtown, has an outbreak with two confirmed COVID-19…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated its Ongoing Outbreaks and Clusters map on Tuesday, showing Bladen County has one nursing home…
Bladen County has had 493 positive COVID-19 cases reported and an estimated 402 people have recovered from the virus, according to figures released Tuesday by…
Contributed by Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc. Geriatric Adult Specialty Team Mental health conditions do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, or sexual identity.…
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today has approved a third vendor, NC Community Health Center…
This week the COVID-19 (coronavirus) related deaths total increased to five in Bladen County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 case counts for North Carolina and the county. Dr. Terri Duncan stated there are no additional cases since…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update today. Dr. Terri Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, announced today brings the second…
Contributed by Dr. Terri Duncan 2020 is proclaimed as “Year of the Nurse.” Visit the Appalachian State North Carolina Nursing History webpage https://nursinghistory.appstate.edu/, to find…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest numbers for COVID-19 in the area before the holiday weekend. Today the total cumulative cases are 384 with…
Bladen cases have been linked to social gatherings, work, travel and community acquired (unknown source). Bladen County residents are vulnerable of getting or spreading the…
According to officials, since the COVID-19 Pandemic hit Bladen County, there has been a rise in substance abuse. Meredith DuBose, a licensed counselor at DreamWorks…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 (coronavirus) update this afternoon, announcing the county’s third death related to the coronavirus. The cumulative COVID-19 cases…
Contributed by Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Director of Bladen County Department of Health & Human Services Bladen County ranked 93 out of 100 NC counties…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 confirmed positive cases today. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the health department suggests everyone work…
Citizens have the right to keep their health care information private. In February of 2020 the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and…
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Bladen County EMS department has been in charge of transporting COVID-19 patients to medical treatments, assisting with an increased amount…
Bladen County emergency responders have reported an increase in substance abuse and trauma-related calls since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Pandemic hit the mother county. School is…
On Monday, June 15, Southeastern Health will begin allowing one visitor per patient for individuals who will be undergoing procedures, such as surgeries, colonoscopies, and…
Leaders with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) are discussing Mental Health during the current unrest in NC. You may call in…
by Charlotte Smith Bladen County Health Department announced a collaboration with faith-based organizations and CommWell Health to offer two new COVID-19 (coronavirus) drive-thru testing sites…