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Local health care in peril in eastern North Carolina

Vidant Medical Center is a vital pillar of our community, leading the way in rural health care and improving the health of the people of ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, June 21, 2019 6:01 pm

Community Columns

The ABCDE’s of melanoma

Thank the good Lord, the warm weather has returned. As we all look forward to outdoor activities, it is once again time to be aware ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, May 24, 2019 6:50 pm

Community Columns

The crippling arthritis

Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is most often referred to as “the crippling” kind. Rheumatologists (physicians who are specially ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, May 17, 2019 6:27 pm

Community Columns

Caffeine — what’s all the hype?

March is Caffeine Awareness Month and Americans love caffeine. About 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine in one form or another every single day. More ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, March 8, 2019 8:15 pm

Columns

New Year’s gone, but resolutions should continue

Christmas decorations are now stored away, we have rung in the new year, and even seen our first winter snow here in eastern North Carolina. ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, January 25, 2019 2:23 pm

Columns

The Tar Heel State needs to stand up for its communities

Those who work in health care are in the business of taking care of people. It is an honor to provide that care, and I’ve ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 6:55 pm

Columns

Caring for the caregiver

If you’re helping to care for a loved one with an illness or injury, you’re a “caregiver.” And you’re not alone. It’s been estimated that ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, December 21, 2018 6:44 pm

Columns

Health Beat: On Mindfulness

We see this word, “mindfulness,” on television shows, in magazines, on the internet, in books, and of course in newspaper articles just like this one. ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, August 31, 2018 7:48 pm

Community Columns

Health Beat: Becoming Present

It’s no secret that we are all very busy. In fact, being busy, or “busyness,” has become somewhat of a status symbol in our culture. ... Read more

by Vidant Health, Friday, August 3, 2018 7:12 pm

Community Columns

The vaccine that can prevent some types of cancer

Even if you think your teenager is up to date on all of their vaccines, you may want to make sure that he or she ... Read more