Many of us bring in the New Year with resolutions that include healthy eating. Keep these superfoods in your diet to help prevent disease, control your weight and maintain overall good health.
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Letter to the editor: Something must be done about NC’s oral health care crisis
Approximately 600,000 adults in North Carolina are now receiving Medicaid health coverage as the result of Medicaid expansion this month. Preventing disease and providing early treatment for people is a critical step toward a healthier North Carolina.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market December 9, 2023 Update
Market open on Saturdays only through Christmas, then closed until the strawberries are ripe and ready!!
Kettle Style snacks will continue to be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as long as the weather cooperates
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
As dedicated wellness professionals at UNC Health Lenoir, we have worked with patients on managing their health during all walks of life. With the holiday season being full of festive events and food- keeping a healthy mind and body should still be a top priority. The best way to manage your health is by prioritizing nutrition and physical activity.
Maysville to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art water treatment project
In May 2019, The Town of Maysville was part of a campaign administered by the PFAS Testing Network and administered through the UNC System to allow its drinking water to be tested for a suite of 50-55 PFAS compounds.
Lights of Love Tree Lighting ceremony illuminates UNC Health Lenoir Hospital
The annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at UNC Health Lenoir Hospital brought warmth and reflection to the community, marking over 30 years of celebrating life, love, and remembrance.
Dr. Justin Tilghman: Cultivating Gratitude This November
I wanted to take a break from our 6-month purpose series to focus on the concept of gratitude as we head into the Thanksgiving and holiday season.
Johnna Garris named President’s Service Excellence Award winner of the year for UNC Health Lenoir
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce Johnna Garris is the 2022 President’s Service Excellence Award winner. The PSEA is selected by peers as an employee who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence.
Justin Tilghman: The Path to Purpose – Part 2 – Your Inner Compass
Welcome back to the second installment of our six-month series, "The Path to Purpose." Last month, we delved into the importance of self-discovery and how understanding yourself is the first step toward a more fulfilling life. I hope you found the self-assessment and journaling exercises insightful. This month, we're taking it further by focusing on finding your purpose.
UNC Health Lenoir Public Safety Department receives their fourth IAHSS certification
The UNC Health Lenoir Public Safety Department has received the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 in 8 women, or approximately 13% of the female population in the U.S., will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. But there is hope! When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.
Is Alzheimer's an issue in Lenoir County? What do you know about the disease?
This is a collaborative effort between the Alzheimer's Association Eastern NC Chapter, Neuse Regional Libraries, Lenoir County Health Department and the Lenoir Council on Aging.
UNC Health Lenoir Awarded Primary Recertification from The Joint Commission
UNC Health Lenoir has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification.
NC Medicaid Expansion Will Launch on Dec. 1, 2023
Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced that DHHS will launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023, giving more than 600,000 North Carolinians access to health care.
Kinston church, LCPS team up to bridge weekend hunger gap
More than 60 backpacks stuffed not with school supplies but with “healthy, nutritious and fun food” went out to three LCPS middle schools last week in a project spearheaded by Kinston’s First Presbyterian Church that aims to help bridge the hunger gap for students when they’re away from school for the weekend.