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 2,714 residents
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
Reached 324,354 individuals
Through referrals, health promotion, asthma blitz days, case management, social determinants of health screenings, professional/provider education, and social media interactions.
SENIORS PROGRAMS
Impacted 4,019 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
6,506 participants and 959 bike helmets distributed
Students, parents and volunteers participated in bike rodeos and bike/pedestrian safety events.
DEVONTAE DORTCH SWIMSAFE PROGRAM
Impacted 850 children
Provided 8-week swim lessons to second grade students.
TRAFFIC SAFETY TASK FORCE
Drop from No. 1 in crashes for cities of our size in 2018 to No. 8 in 2021
55% reduction in red light intersection crashes; 16% reduction in reportable crashes; installation of over 15 crosswalk and/or delineator systems.
PITT COUNTY STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS
Educated 242,615 individuals
Provided mental wellness and destructive decision education through club meetings, school events/assemblies, community events, parent education, 1:1 student therapy, support groups, and social media interactions.
SPORTS SAFETY CLINICS
Impacted 3,004 students
Sports Safety Clinics to 5th grade students revealed a 74 percent increase in knowledge about sports safety. Implementation of a Virtual Sports Safety Clinic in response to COVID.
HOT CAR AWARENESS
Educated 171 participants
Awareness on the dangers of leaving high risk individuals (elderly, children, pets) in hot cars.
MEDICATION TAKE-BACK EVENTS
Connected 2,259 community members
Conducted medication take-back events and took back over 29 pounds of medication. Launched educational messaging using digital media in response to COVID, yielding 251,381 viewings.
FALLS AND FIRE PREVENTION
Impacted 2,161 community members
Conducted falls and fire education and assessments through 32 home visits and presentations.
TEEN SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
Impacted 137,090 high school students and parents
Offered teen safe driving activities in high schools throughout the region. Launched educational messaging using digital media in response to COVID, yielding 2,710,815 viewings.
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.