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Perspective from the Patient and Family Advisory Council: Working Together to Improve Patient Care and Experience
July 16, 2026At Wilson Medical Center, our goal is to ensure that you and your family have the best possible experience from the moment you walk through our doors. We aim to provide the highest quality care while making sure our patients and their loved ones feel safe, engaged, and empowered to take an active role in their health. When you come through our doors, our team members make…
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The People-First Agenda: Shaping the Future of Wilson Medical Center
July 09, 2026Every day within the walls of Wilson Medical Center, life unfolds in its rawest, most beautiful, and most challenging moments. We are there to hold a hand during a patient’s lowest point and to celebrate life’s greatest joys, including the miracle of welcoming a newborn into the world. Our team serves as advocates for patients who feel alone, prays with those…
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Is Anterior Hip Replacement for You?
July 02, 2026For millions of Americans living with chronic hip pain, even simple daily activities—walking the dog, climbing stairs, or getting a good night’s sleep—can become a challenge. Hip replacement surgery has long been a proven solution, restoring mobility and improving quality of life. A hip replacement has high satisfaction rates to restore function and…
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Rethinking the Community Hospital: It’s Time to Move Beyond the Bedside
June 25, 2026When people look at a hospital, they usually see a place built for worst-case scenarios, emergency rooms, surgeries, and recovery suites. But from where I sit, if we are only focusing on what happens inside our four walls, we are missing the biggest piece of the puzzle. Our mission is making communities healthier. In the healthcare industry today, we talk a lot…
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A Primer on Primary Care: Staying Healthy with Annual Checkups
June 18, 2026Most of us will visit a doctor when we are sick, experiencing a new health problem or in pain, but to stay healthy, it is important that we visit our primary care providers regularly even when we are well. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 85 percent of people see a doctor once a year. This doesn’t mean, though, that those visits are for…
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Strong Partnerships, Strong Communities
June 11, 2026Wilson is at its strongest when our community organizations work together toward a shared purpose. Over the past year, one partnership that continues to grow in meaningful and impactful ways is the collaboration between Wilson Medical Center and the Foundation YMCA of Wilson. As Director of Growth & Outreach at Wilson Medical Center and a board member of the…
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Take Charge of Your Health Today, Men
June 04, 2026There are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. The average lifespan for men is about five years less, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap. Men are also twice as likely to die of a heart attack and significantly more likely to die of cancer. Men are also less likely to undergo treatment for mental health conditions, becoming…
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Living Beyond Cancer: A Journey of Strength, Hope, and Healing
May 28, 2026Cancer survivorship is more than completing treatment. It is the journey of learning to live with strength, courage, and hope after a cancer diagnosis. At Wilson Cancer Services, we believe survivorship begins at diagnosis and continues through every stage of healing, recovery, and renewed purpose. Every patient’s journey is unique. Survivors often face…
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Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Steps to Manage Your Stroke Risk
May 21, 2026May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We recognize this month each year because for many people, stroke awareness can be truly life-saving – someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability. The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke,…
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Wilson Medical Center announces Jason L. Kimbrell as chief executive officer
May 18, 2026Wilson Medical Center today announced that Jason Kimbrell, DSc, EMT-P, has been named chief executive officer, effective June 1.Kimbrell brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience and a uniquely broad background spanning hospital operations, emergency medical services, and military service. His career began in frontline emergency medical care and…
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Sharing Our 2025 Community Benefit Report
May 14, 2026At Wilson Medical Center, our mission of making communities healthier means taking meaningful action to support the health and economic vitality of our region. It is our honor – as a leader in this community – to continually find ways we can make a positive impact both inside and outside our facilities. Our mission has always been a…
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Hospital Week: Where Compassion, Skill and Community Come Together
May 07, 2026Hospitals are often described as buildings filled with technology, equipment, and clinical space. But anyone who has walked through our doors knows that a hospital is something far greater. It is a place where science meets humanity, where skilled hands and caring hearts work together, and where hope is renewed every day. During Hospital Week, observed May 11- 15, we…
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Celebrating The Power of Nurses during National Nurses Week
April 30, 2026At Wilson Medical Center, we’re proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in honoring and recognizing our nurses during National Nurses Week, Wednesday, May 6 – Tuesday, May 12. Established in 1954, the annual recognition first honored the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s service and leadership during the Crimean War. The weeklong…
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From Urgent Care Centers to Walk-In Clinics, Which One is Right for You?
April 27, 2026From urgent care centers to walk-in clinics, trips to the family doctor or emergency room visits – there are more healthcare options to choose from than ever before. And while having more choices is definitely a plus, it also can be confusing when it comes to selecting the right option at the right time.
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Celebrating Patient Experience Week April 27- May 1, 2026
April 22, 2026Each year, healthcare organizations across the country celebrate Patient Experience Week as an opportunity to recognize the importance of compassionate, patient-centered care. In April 2026, Wilson Medical Center proudly joins this national celebration by honoring the patients and families we serve while recognizing the dedicated team members who work every day to create…
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
April 09, 2026As spring turns into summer, outdoor gatherings with family and friends become more frequent. From sporting events and holiday celebrations like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July to relaxing afternoons by the lake, warm weather brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy food together outdoors. With these gatherings comes an important reminder: food safety should…
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 02, 2026Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of that. An allergen is something that your immune system reacts to when that…
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A Ring of Hope and Triumph at Wilson Radiation Oncology
March 26, 2026At Wilson Radiation Oncology, a simple yet powerful sound echoes through the halls, a bell ringing three times, marking the end of a patient’s cancer treatment journey and the beginning of a new chapter. The Bell Ringing Ceremony has become a meaningful tradition for patients, families, and staff alike. Each time the bell rings, it symbolizes strength,…
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Wilson Cancer Symposium Offers Local Providers Leading-Edge Cancer Treatment Education
March 19, 2026On March 5, the Wilson Country Club hosted more than 80 attendees for 2026 Wilson Cancer Symposium. Since 2019, this event has offered updates in cancer care to the Wilson community in partnership with Duke Cancer Network. It offers local providers the opportunity to continue their medical education in topics related to cancer prevention and treatment and allows medical…
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A Simple Test That Saves Lives
March 12, 2026As a gastroenterologist, I care for patients at many different stages of life. Over the years, one thing has become very clear to me: some of the most powerful medicine we have is prevention. Preventive medicine has always been my passion. Rather than waiting for illness to appear, I believe strongly in finding problems early or better yet, stopping them before they…
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