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Wilson Medical Center Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
July 23, 2020Wilson Medical Center is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state mandate, as being an effective way to prevent the spread of the…
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Wilson Wound Healing Center Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence
July 16, 2020For the third consecutive year, Wilson Wound Healing Center earned the Center of Distinction award, which was presented to them by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. In 2019, the Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a minimum…
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Brittany Fulghum Joins Wilson Gastroenterology as Nurse Practitioner
July 15, 2020Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome nurse practitioner, Brittany Fulghum, to the Wilson Physician Services team. Fulghum is a certified adult gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP-C) and is practicing with Mamun Shahrier, M.D., at Wilson Gastroenterology located at 2605 Forest Hills Road in Wilson. Fulghum received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)…
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Wilson Medical Center Welcomes Ryan Mitchell, M.D.
July 14, 2020Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome Ryan Mitchell, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Mitchell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and joins Lawrence Yenni, M.D., John Wechter, M.D., and Christian Selby, PA-C, at Wilson Regional Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Mitchell specializes in sports medicine, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair,…
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Temporary Visitor Restrictions Effective July 14
July 14, 2020At Wilson Medical Center, our top priority is safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our patients, providers, employees and community. We continue to closely monitor the prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and follow state and federal guidance as we adapt our operations to safely care for and support our patients. Due to an increased volume of COVID-19…
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Wilson Medical Center Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
July 09, 2020Wilson Medical Center today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Wilson community and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of Making Communities Healthier is…
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Wilson Medical Center Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
July 02, 2020Wilson Medical Center recently announced that Lisa Skinner has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. The Mercy Award is an annual…
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What You Need to Know About Bladder Cancer
July 02, 2020According to the American Cancer Society, bladder cancer effects approximately 700,000 people in the United States.There will be an estimated 80,000 new cases in 2020. The biggest risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking cigarettes. Other risk factors include Actos (a medication for diabetes), dietary supplements containing aristolochic acid, drinking water containing…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to help you stay protected while enjoying the season
June 26, 2020With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy a little…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
June 24, 2020Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needsKnowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but our Wilson…
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Taking Care Of Your Child's Health and Wellness during COVID-19
June 15, 2020Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Shannon Drohan, MD, a pediatrician with Eastern Carolina Pediatrics, to talk about the importance of continuing to seek proper care for your child and answer some frequently asked…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborn Safe at Wilson Medical Center
May 27, 2020Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.Wilson Medical Center has…
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Maintaining Your Health, Ensuring Your Safety
May 20, 2020As healthcare providers, patient wellbeing is our chief concern every day of the year. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, part of how we kept our community safe was limiting elective and non-urgent procedures at Wilson Medical Center. Currently, the threat of COVID-19 in our community seems to be under control, allowing our community to start to…
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Taking Care Of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 19, 2020When it comes to protecting ourselves during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are following CDC guidelines, practicing social distancing and doing everything we can to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe and healthy. All those things are very important. But there is another…
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Keeping Our Patients Safe During COVID-19
May 15, 2020Treating infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is not new to hospitals, and the guidelines for protecting patients, staff and visitors are comprehensive and evidence-based. You hear often that COVID-19 patients are treated in isolation, and while specific elements of COVID-19 isolation may differ from other infectious diseases, the fundamental…
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Wilson Medical Center Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 14, 2020Wilson Medical Center is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to taking care of people in their greatest…
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Wilson Medical Center Marks National Nurses Week, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 06, 2020Wilson Medical Center is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Each May, National Nurses Week honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated their lives to caring for those who are at their most vulnerable and in need. The contributions they make to the health and well-being of patients is an…
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Wilson Medical Center to Resume Elective and Non-Urgent Surgeries and Procedures
May 03, 2020Process to resume procedures will be gradual, taking extra precautions to ensure safety of patients, employees Wilson Medical Center is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision…
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Minutes Matter: Don't Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
May 01, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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Wilson Medical Center Accepting Donations of Supplies
April 16, 2020In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Wilson Medical Center is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of Wilson Medical Center’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased…
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