A powerful combination of mission and medicine.
The local hospital is a community cornerstone — a place of care and caring when it is needed most. ECU Health hospitals stimulate local economies, provide charity care and are often among the largest employers in town. We are neighbors, coworkers, relatives and friends, all living and working in this unique region we call home. ECU Health’s sustainable efforts to be a vital health resource and a good citizen result in a stronger community, now and in the years to come.
We understand that the communities we serve are experienced differently by people with different backgrounds. ECU Health’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of all those we serve across the diverse communities of eastern North Carolina.
Community Impact
HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY CAROLINAS GRANT
Reached approximately 12,282 residents and students
Coordinated approach to Child Health, Walk Wise NC, Kids in Parks Track Trails, Track RX, Cooking Matters at the Store, Healthy Food Pantry, Lifestyle Medicine, Diabetes Prevention Program and Know It Control It.
PEDIATRIC ASTHMA PROGRAM
Impacted 12,195 individuals
Through referrals, health promotion, in-person and virtual education, testing and case management, social determinants of health screenings, professional/provider education.
SENIORS PROGRAMS
Impacted 2,258 individuals
Through General Senior Service, Dementia Friendly, Health Education, Fall Prevention, Caregiver and Support Groups.
CHILD PASSENGER SEAT DISTRIBUTION
Seated 557 children
Provided child safety seats and checked and distributed 282 seats to indigent families.
BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
21,503 participants and 2,405 bike helmets distributed
Students, parents and volunteers participated in bike rodeos and bike/pedestrian safety events.
SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
More than 43,000 engagements
The School Health Program offers COVID-19 health counseling, health care plan development, medication orders, vision screenings, vaccinations and other health counseling.
TRAFFIC SAFETY TASK FORCE
627 individuals educated
The Traffic Safety Task Force made 16 environmental modifications in the area.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Educated 2,811 individuals
Provided education and classes on mental wellness and suicide prevention.
FIREARM SAFETY
Educated 439 individuals; distributed 565 gunlocks
Provided education on the safe storage of firearms.
HOT CAR AWARENESS
Educated 25 participants
Awareness on the dangers of leaving high risk individuals (elderly, children, pets) in hot cars.
MEDICATION TAKE-BACK EVENTS
Connected 886 community members
Conducted medication take-back events and took back over 66 pounds of medication.
FALLS AND FIRE PREVENTION
Impacted 178 community members
Conducted falls and fire education and assessments through 25 home visits and presentations.
TEEN SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
Impacted 8,768 high school students and parents
Offered teen safe driving activities through driver’s education classes and in high schools throughout the region.
Community Programs
Community Benefit Grants Program
Designed to positively impact your health.
Community Health Programs
Disease and injury prevention initiatives for children, adults and older adults.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Prioritizing and planning for local community health needs.