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.
Events
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Community Impact
HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY CAROLINAS INITIATIVE
Reached approximately 13,929 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, Cooking with a Doc and Know It Control It.
PEDIATRIC ASTHMA PROGRAM
Impacted 9,324 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 support for older adults, Dementia Friendly awareness training, Health Education, Falls Prevention and Caregiver Support Groups.
CHILD PASSENGER SEAT DISTRIBUTION
Seated 146 children
Provided child safety seats and checked and distributed 86 seats to indigent families.
BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
2,410 participants and 1,285 bike helmets distributed
Students, parents and volunteers participated in bike rodeos and bike/pedestrian safety events.
SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
More than 40,600 engagements impacting students and staff
The School Health Program offers health counseling, health care plan development, medication administration and medical procedures oversight, health screenings, immunizations, health education, and case management of chronic health conditions.
TRAFFIC SAFETY TASK FORCE
619 individuals educated
The Traffic Safety Task Force made 16 environmental modifications in the area.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Educated 3,359 individuals
Provided education and classes on mental wellness and suicide prevention.
FIREARM SAFETY
Educated 3,310 individuals; distributed 1,689 gunlocks
Provided education on the safe storage of firearms.
TEEN SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
Impacted 7,168 high school students and parents
Offered teen safe driving activities through driver’s education classes and in high schools throughout the region.
MEDICATION TAKE-BACK EVENTS
Connected 890 community members
Conducted medication take-back events and took back over 66 pounds of medication.
FALLS AND FIRE PREVENTION
Impacted 1,787 community members
Provided education on falls prevention and safety.
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.