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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver

November 3, 2021

By Sayeed Hossain, MD, FACP, FCCP, Pulmonologist If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung...

Your Health Means Everything - Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season

October 26, 2021

Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers...

COVID-19 and Cancer Screening

October 21, 2021

Co-Authored by: Linda M. Sutton, MD, Medical Director, Duke Cancer Network &Bryant Washington, Senior Director of Program Affiliations, Duke Cancer Network Cancer screening is one of the most effective tools in the fight against cancer. Finding a cancer early, allows cancer to be treated at a stage when the cancer is...

Dr. Jordan Shealy Joins Wilson Medical Center

October 7, 2021

Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jordan Shealy, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Shealy is practicing with Drs. Emil Cekada, George Isaacs and William Rucker at North Carolina Surgery at Wilson. Dr. Shealy is a board-eligible general surgeon. He comes to Wilson after recently completing his general surgery residency...

Dr. Andre Dixon Joins Wilson Medical Center

October 6, 2021

Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome Andre Dixon, M.D., to its medical staff.

Wilson Medical Center Transitions to New Radiology Services Provider

October 5, 2021

Wilson Medical Center is committed to delivering high-quality care close to home for the communities we serve. To do so, we regularly evaluate our scope of services to ensure that they are meeting the dynamic needs of our communities. On September 7, we transitioned to a new radiology services provider, Raleigh...

Get Your Mammo: It's an hour that could save your life

October 5, 2021

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers.

Wilson Medical Center Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Providers Announce Relationship with Wilson County Schools

September 29, 2021

Wilson Physician Services is excited to kick off the fall sports season with the announcement of a relationship with Wilson County Schools. Wilson Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, part of Wilson Physician Services, is now the official provider of sports medicine and athletic training services for Wilson County Schools. On July 12,...

Wilson County: We need your help.

September 22, 2021

The current COVID-19 situation in our community is dire. Over the past several weeks, our hospital has experienced a surge of COVID-19 positive patients, and like our neighboring hospitals and health systems, we are operating at the edge of our capacity.

Know where to go to get the care you need

September 15, 2021

Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needs

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