As part of our commitment to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina, the Office of Community Health at ECU Health is once again partnering with Food Lion Feeds, Sodexo and the ECU Health Foundation to provide free meals to children, teens and people with disabilities throughout the summer.
ECU Health has offered the Summer Meal Program since 2021, providing thousands of meals to those in need.
This year, the program is being offered in four eastern North Carolina communities – Greenville, Tarboro, Ahoskie and Bethel.

The program dates and locations include:
- Greenville – At York Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church from June 11-Aug. 21; meals provided Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (while meals last)
- Tarboro – At Braswell Community Center from June 9-Aug. 21; meals provided Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (while meals last)
- Ahoskie – At The Gathering Place from June 9-Aug. 21; meals provided Monday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (while meals last)
- Bethel – At the Bethel Youth Activity Center from June 16-July 24 (closed June 30-July 4); meals provided Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (while meals last)
In 2024, 71 ECU Health team members volunteered with the Summer Meal Program, serving more than 4,000 meals to people in need.
For more information about the ECU Health Summer Meal Program, please email [email protected].
Ahoskie, NC – ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital Perioperative Services Department, in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons, is proud to announce that Tomekia Perry, sterile processing technician with ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Kankuben Baxiram Gelot Scholarship.
This distinguished scholarship was established by Raguvir B. Gelot, MD, FACS, to honor his mother’s legacy while supporting professional development among health care colleagues at the hospital where he dedicated 35 years of service.
Ms. Perry’s selection recognizes her commitment to advancing her expertise in perioperative care. The scholarship award includes a $2,000 stipend to assist with registration and related costs for an approved educational or professional development program.

She has been officially approved by the Perioperative Services Department Manager and the American College of Surgeons to complete the Certified Sterile Processing Technician program, further strengthening her skills in the health care field.
“We are incredibly proud of Tomekia’s achievement and dedication to professional growth,” said Brian Harvill, president of ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital. “Her selection for this scholarship underscores our commitment to supporting individuals who strive for excellence in patient care and surgical services.”
ECU Health has long been dedicated to improving health care access and outcomes in eastern North Carolina, and its latest initiative aims to build a sustainable health care solution for Martin County. At a public hearing in front of a standing-room only crowd at the Martin County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 4, ECU Health CEO and Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Dean Dr. Michael Waldrum outlined the vision to re-establish essential health care services for Martin County and the surrounding communities.
ECU Health’s proposal would create the state’s first Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) in Martin County, initially located in the existing medical facility. The proposal outlines the organization’s commitment to advocating for a $70 million investment from the State of North Carolina to build a new Rural Care Center in Martin County that would serve as the future home of the REH with the potential to expand outpatient services including preventative care.

REH is a new Medicare designation designed to sustain essential health care services in communities that may otherwise be unable to support a traditional hospital. REHs offer emergency room care, observation services, and other outpatient health services. These services are limited to short-term care, with patients staying an average of less than 24 hours.
Importantly, because REHs cannot provide inpatient services except in very limited situations, ECU Health is also advocating for $150 million to expand inpatient capacity at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. ECU Health Beaufort Hospital is a Hill-Burton Act hospital built in 1958, highlighting the importance of investing in modernizing the facility to support the regional system of care.
“Solving the rural health challenge means pursuing transformative solutions that create sustainable heath care access,” said Dr. Waldrum. “ECU Health’s expertise is rural health care, and our proposal reflects our unwavering commitment to our mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. In my conversations with State leaders, it is clear there is a shared desire to support rural communities like Martin County. The State investments we’re seeking are critical to support the development of a regional system of care which is central to creating sustainability in and around Martin County.”
Like many rural regions, eastern North Carolina faces high rates of chronic illnesses and socioeconomic disparities. Martin County is one of North Carolina’s least healthy counties, according to a study by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. With high rates of obesity, smoking and premature deaths, the county’s health challenges underscore the need for local access to high-quality care.
Multiple Martin County residents provided public comments during the meeting with many thanking ECU Health and Martin County leaders for their commitment to supporting the community.
The Martin County Board of Commissioners will consider ECU Health’s proposal and public input before determining next steps.
Greenville, N.C. – Project SEARCH, an educational program offered at ECU Health Medical Center, is proud to announce six students recently graduated from the program: Keon Cox, Nasir Gardner, Kalasiah Forbes-Paige, Cameron McKenna, Daniel Sparrow and Johntevius Walker-Aytch. Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities during their last year of high school with the goal of providing real-world practical skills and increasing the chances of competitive employment.
“At ECU Health, we are proud to support Project SEARCH and help students gain essential career skills that empower them and prepare them for their future,” said Doris Hill, Project SEARCH coordinator at ECU Health. “This program not only equips students with hands-on experience but also strengthens our workforce and community. Witnessing their growth and success is truly inspiring, and we look forward to seeing them thrive in their careers.”

The Project SEARCH program at ECU Health Medical Center began in 2015 through partnerships with Pitt County Schools, RHA Health Services and Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities. Students complete internships in various departments at the hospital, including the ECHO Lab, Gastrointestinal Lab, Central Services, hospital cafeterias, Hospitality, Shipping and Receiving and the Neuroscience Intermediate Unit.
This year’s students who participated in the program are enrolled at various Pitt County high schools including Farmville Central High School, Ayden Grifton High School, North Pitt High School and South Central High School.
“Project SEARCH empowers students with the skills and confidence they need to transition successfully into the workforce,” said Lyndsey Joyner, Project SEARCH instructor. “Watching them grow, gain independence and achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding. I have no doubt that these graduates will make valuable contributions to their communities, and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.”
The employment rate for youth with disabilities is about 60 to 70 percent less than youth without disabilities, according to the Office of Disability Employment Policy. Project SEARCH has proven results with a 65 percent employment and 90 percent retention rate nationally. The Project SEARCH program began in 1996 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) and was developed as a means to meet entry-level employment needs at CCHMC, support their diversity initiative and partner with schools and community services agencies. Project SEARCH is now an international program with over 716 program sites in 48 states and 11 countries.



Windsor, N.C. – ECU Health Bertie Hospital was recently named, for the second time, one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for patient satisfaction in the country.
The top 20 CAHs, including ECU Health Bertie Hospital, earned the highest scores among CAHs as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for patient perspective/satisfaction. The recognition was recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). An awards ceremony will be held during NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference in September in Kansas City, Mo.
A Critical Access Hospital (CAH) is a classification assigned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to qualifying rural hospitals across the United States. These facilities play a crucial role in enhancing health care accessibility for rural communities by delivering essential medical services and receiving cost-based reimbursement for Medicare-covered treatments.

The top 20 CAHs have achieved success in overall performance based on a composite rating from eight measures of strength: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge and finance. This group was selected from the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s 2025 top 100 CAH list, which was released earlier this year.
The top 20 CAH best practice recipients have achieved success in one of two key areas of performance:
- Quality index: A rating of hospital performance based on the percentile rank across rural-relevant process of care measures.
- Patient perspective index: A rating of hospital performance based on the percentile rank across all 10 HCAHPS domains.
“ECU Health Bertie Hospital is proud of the efforts of the physicians and team members who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” says Brian Harvill, president of ECU Health Bertie Hospital. “Our results as a top 20 critical access hospital for patient satisfaction means our community can count on us to deliver the services they need now and in the future. This recognition highlights our deep commitment to serving our rural mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.”
“In a Critical Access Hospital, every patient touchpoint is an opportunity to make a profound impact,” said Dr. Julie Kennedy Oehlert, chief experience officer, ECU Health. “Excellent patient experience is not just a goal; it’s the manifestation of living our values and our commitment to safe, highly reliable, human-centered care, ensuring that every individual feels valued, heard, and feels that we have created a caring environment that helps them heal. The team at ECU Health Bertie Hospital consistently delivers on the ECU Health mission, vision and values in service to our patients and communities every single day.”
More than 50 organizations focused on mental health participated in ECU Health’s 13th annual Mental Health Expo on Thursday, May 22.
The event, held at Eastern AHEC in Greenville, was free for everyone and helped connect community members with resources available in eastern North Carolina. Glenn Simpson, executive director for behavioral health at ECU Health, said that is the most important part of the Expo – ensuring everyone knows who to connect with if they or a loved one are in need.
“Mental health is health, mental illness is a disease, substance use disorder is a disease, it’s not a character flaw or something like that,” Simpson said. “We want people to know, because there is a stigma attached to mental health in many ways, that it is OK to ask for help. When you want to ask for help, we want to make sure people know who to ask. This is to help eastern North Carolina become aware of the resources available to them.”

Simpson said one in five adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental illness and taking a moment to talk with a provider or a professional about your mental health is just as important as discussing blood pressure and other physical health needs.
The event also featured three presentations on mental health – two by psychiatrists and one by a therapist – covering nature’s benefit on mental health, the mind-body connection and more.
“Having experts here to bring their perspectives and understanding to this community is a great opportunity. I think it’s a great chance for folks to hear from professionals about small ways to improve mental health, like getting outside or healthy lifestyle choices,” Simpson said. “We’re just grateful to have everyone here working toward the same goal and helping get people to the resources they may need.”
He also said it was an exciting opportunity to share information about the upcoming state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, slated to open in 2025.
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In the heart of eastern North Carolina, community partnerships are driving meaningful change in rural health care. ECU Health, alongside Conetoe Family Life Center and Access East, hosted a CommUNITY for Health and Wellness event at the Robersonville Public Library on Friday, May 16, to provide free health screenings, education on health care benefits, fresh produce and essential resources to residents.
ECU Health Community Engagement Coordinator Charmaine Reader provided everyone who walked by the pop-up with a friendly face and information about the event.
“We’re here to show love, love on the community of Martin County and provide resources that address social determinants of health like food security, health care access and more,” said Reeder.
Creating access to care in Martin County is a particularly important endeavor. The county’s only hospital closed in 2023 but the need for services remain.

This event is one of many ways ECU Health has rallied around the community in alignment with the organization’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the region.
For Debbie Burkhart, manager of the Robersonville Public Library, the event was a natural extension of her passion to support her community. Robersonville Public Library hosts one of ECU Health’s Health Hubs, helping community members connect with vital resources by offering technology-equipped spaces for virtual health care visits and support for social determinants of health like food, housing and employment.
“Today we’re also shedding light on our health hub location where they can gain access to these resources Monday through Friday,” said Reeder. “Debbie is great with helping individuals and connecting them back to us when they need assistance. She also helped spread the word about today and helped us get people here who needed to be here.”
Burkhart sees the library as not just a place for books but a resource for the community, whether that means helping people access health care information or simply providing a welcoming space.
“It’s all about community,” Burkhart said. “Without the community, we wouldn’t have a library; without the library, we wouldn’t have a community.”
After people got their free blood pressure screenings, Conetoe Family Life Center welcomed attendees on their bus to shop for free, fresh, locally grown produce. Jamie Harrison from Conetoe Family Life Center emphasized the importance of bringing fresh produce and nutrition education to residents.
“A lot of eastern North Carolinians live in a food desert,” Harrison said. “By partnering with ECU Health, we can help bridge that gap by making healthy food more accessible. Events like this introduce people to new fruits and vegetables and get them to try fresh recipes. We also can provide education on helping people grow their own produce.”
Sandra Grigg, a local resident, appreciated the impact of these initiatives on her community and said she comes to events like this because of how important the resources provided are to all of the residents.
“I want people to know that Martin County is full of really great people,” said Grigg. “They just need more information, and the fact that you’ve got the table here that’s talking about how to get health insurance if you don’t have it, that’s really, really important. I would encourage people to always come to these because of the information, because of what they teach you, what they show you.”
Last year, ECU Health and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt announced an initiative to help eliminate more than $186 million of past-due hospital medical debt for more than 32,000 qualifying patients. Under the Undue Medical Debt guidelines, eligible community members are those whose medical debt exceeds 5% or more of their annual income or who earn at or below four times the current federal poverty-level income (which is $31,200 for a family of four). Community members did not need to take any action, as the eligible hospital medical debt was automatically eliminated for those who qualified.
Debt relief letters were sent out in December and January, and now recipients are sharing their stories.
“This is a miracle that arrived at the right time,” said Nicolas M. of Winterville. He owed nearly $32,000 in medical debt. “These last few months have been especially difficult, but we always try to make the [debt] payments in one way or another.

When I entered the system to make my payment, I did not find the bill… to my surprise and joy I found the Undue letter, indicating that I owed nothing. It seems incredible to us; we thought we would never finish paying that debt. We never thought that something like this could happen to us. We cried with happiness and gratitude. Thank you very much for this help, you have been angels for us, and we will be eternally grateful.”
Heidi of Grosse Pointe had this to say: “When I read that Undue Medical Debt had paid off over $6,000 in medical expenses acquired when we were trying a biological chemotherapy to treat my conditions, a debt that would take me nearly a decade to pay off, I couldn’t believe it. I was floored [and] in complete shock. I just started crying in relief. I didn’t choose to get sick. Undue Medical Debt threw me not just a lifeline, but a complete escape raft. You have changed a life, and I’ll never forget it.”
“I didn’t even apply for assistance. I am so very thankful,” Beth of Edenton said when her more than $1,000 bill was abolished. “What an incredible way to start the year!” shared B.T. of Farmville, after their nearly $1,300 bill was forgiven.
Each debt relief recipient expressed surprise and gratitude at learning their medical debt had been forgiven.
This initiative aligns not only with the system’s commitment to serving underserved communities of the East, but it also ECU Health’s long-standing practice of non-predatory billing, which emphasizes charity care, zero-interest payment plans, transparent pricing and dedicated resources to help patients navigate financial requirements.
“Partnering with Undue Medical Debt allows us to live out ECU Health’s mission in a truly meaningful way – by extending empathy and support beyond the hospital walls,” said Andy Zukowski, chief financial officer at ECU Health. “Medical debt can be a significant burden for individuals and families, especially in the rural and underserved communities we are proud to serve. Through this collaboration, we’re able to help relieve that burden for those who qualify, reinforcing our commitment to improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. It’s not just about financial relief – it’s about dignity, access and aligning our actions with our core values of integrity, compassion and accountability.”
The 2024 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards winners include two ECU Health Medical Center volunteers, one ECU Health team member and the ECU Health Beaufort Hospital volunteer team.
Established in 1979, the award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups who make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Individuals or groups from the public, nonprofit and private sectors may be nominated for the award.
Learn about the winners below!
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital Volunteers
The volunteers at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital were collectively recognized as NC Governor’s Volunteer Service Award winners this year. Jamie Tice, the supply chain manager at the hospital, recognized the volunteers in their summer volunteer newsletter.

“Each of you are such a blessing,” she wrote. “Your compassion, dedication and commitment to proudly serving the communities of eastern North Carolina is to be commended. Without your continued support, we could not live out our mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.”
Mary Hall
Mary Hall is the senior services prevention coordinator at ECU Health, and she has worked for the health system for almost 25 years. “My role at the hospital is in older adult health,” she said. “I do a lot of promotion around prevention, including with our falls prevention coalition, and I emphasize the importance of social and active engagement. This aligns with my volunteer work, too.”
Hall represents ECU Health and Pitt County on several statewide, regional and local councils and taskforces to serve the senior population, and it was her work with the Pitt-Greenville Senior Games that earned her a nomination for and recognition as a North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award winner.

“I started by volunteering at the spring Senior Games,” Hall said. “Then, I started helping out in the fall at the Senior Games state three-on-three basketball tournament held in Greenville.” Hall said she often serves as a scorekeeper or time clock keeper, but eventually she was named a volunteer coordinator for the event. “I oversee the other volunteers who come to the tournament. I make sure they know where to go and what they’re doing, because these games can be very chaotic.”
Hall said she was inspired to volunteer because it’s a way to promote what she preaches at work. “When you retire, you can’t just sit. You need to do something to keep the mind and body moving. Some of the seniors played sports in high school or college, and they have continued that through their lives, but there is also the silver arts piece, where people do ceramics, painting, poetry or carpentry. Everyone has an opportunity to participate in the Senior Games, even if they aren’t athletic.”
As importantly, participants get the chance to meet and make friends with other people their age. “It’s about the fellowship and the fun. That’s important as we age.” Hall also enjoys working with students and younger people. “Many volunteers are students, and it’s fun to see them realize that these older people have a lot of life to live.”
While she’s honored to have won the award, Hall said that’s not why she volunteers. “Volunteering is an obligation we as citizens have to give back to our communities,” she said. “Older adults are my community, and people can get a great sense of satisfaction when they give their time, expertise or even a shoulder to cry on. It builds a sense of purpose.”
Emmanuel Bryant
Emmanuel Bryant has volunteering in his blood. “My mom founded a nonprofit in Durham to prevent teenage drug and alcohol abuse, and she was a founding board member of the IDYL Charter School,” he said. “I grew up volunteering and I believe it’s important to give back to the community.” The Durham native also grew up knowing he wanted to work in health care, but his plans shifted from wanting to be a doctor to pursuing a career as a physician assistant (PA) after attending a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medical school program for high school students.
“It was a nine-week program with different people sharing information about the various specialties and aspects of medicine,” he said. “During the program, someone talked about PAs. That got me interested.”
Bryant attended ECU to get his bachelor’s degree in public health with a pre-health concentration. He graduated in 2023, and he needed a certain number of volunteer hours to apply to PA school. “I did research with the Brody School of Medicine and worked in home health with children with autism,” he said. Then a friend of his suggested he look into volunteering at the ECU Health Medical Center. “I worked in patient transport and some in outpatient rehabilitation,” he said. “I had great mentors, including Emmett (Floyd) – he’s an awesome guy and he showed me a lot of things. It was an experience I think of fondly.”
During his time helping with rehabilitation, Bryant said he got to work alongside Shane Whitley, a PTA, and learn about therapeutic interventions. “I learned about breaking up scar tissue and stress tests. It was one of my favorite areas to work.” He also worked in the Cancer Center, where he saw many patients ring the bell to signify their last cancer treatment. “It was such an emotional experience, and the nurses there are elite in their skills.”
His experience as a volunteer has set the stage for success in his pursuit of being a PA. “It has helped me get comfortable with patients, so as a provider I can work with them. Everyone is different and all come from different backgrounds,” he said. “Exposure to these differences is the best way to combat discrimination, and it helps us know we’re all human.” The work also helped Bryant better understand how hospitals work and how to collaborate with different professionals and personalities. Best of all, Bryant said he felt blessed give back to a community that has given him. “I felt like it was my duty to give back,” he said. “Without ECU and Greenville, I wouldn’t be at PA school. I’m truly honored to win this award.”
Dr. Emmett Floyd
A native of Virginia, Dr. Emmett Floyd moved to North Carolina to attend Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, North Carolina. After graduation, he was a teacher and a coach until he was drafted into the army in 1967. Upon the completion of his service, he returned to work as an educator and coach until he decided to pursue his master’s degree in educational leadership at East Carolina University (ECU). “[After graduation], I was a principal for four years, then a school superintendent for 15 years, after which I joined the faculty at ECU in the College of Education,” he said. Although he “retired” in 1998, he still worked for the College until 2010, when he became the executive director of the ECU Pirate Club. “After four years doing that, I finally retired for good at age 69,” he said. “From then on, I did volunteer work.”
That volunteer work included serving as vice chairman of the local Chamber of Commerce, which he has done for 10 years. A chat with a fellow ECU colleague – and a previous NC Governor’s Volunteer Service Award winner – Frank Crawley, inspired him to look into volunteer work at the ECU Health Medical Center. “There’s a few of us who all know each other from ECU, and they were all working the Tuesday morning shift. So, I joined that group in 2020,” he said.
Dr. Floyd works as a patient escort, helping patients get to where they need to go. “I pick them up and take them to endoscopy or GI or up to their hospital rooms. And there’s not a day I don’t get a thank you from them. Those thank yous are the salary,” he said.
Dr. Floyd also likes the camaraderie of working with his fellow volunteers. “We have a lot of students who come in during the summers, and they sit and listen to old men talk about things, and then we get them to share about themselves. I look forward to it every week.”
While he was surprised to learn he won the volunteer award, Dr. Floyd is appreciative and humble. “It’s not about me,” he said. “I’m just one who represents the 300 or more members of our team.” He also said he is happy to be able to give back to the community. “We’ve lived in Greenville for 35 years, and we’ve benefitted from our time here,” he said. “I feel like you should give back, and volunteer work is one way to do that.” Those who volunteer for ECU Health, he said, find their own way to use their skill sets to help others. “I met a woman who rocks babies in the NICU,” he said. “What a great thing for her to do. That’s her gift and how she gives back. No matter what your skill set, there is something you can do to help.”
All winners were recognized at their local county commissioners’ meetings this past summer. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all of the volunteers and team members who serve eastern North Carolina at ECU Health. To learn more about the NC Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service, to nominate a volunteer or to see the full list of the 2024 winners, visit this site.
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Edenton, N.C. – ECU Health is expanding access to specialized cardiology care in the Chowan area with the launch of a new telecardiology program, designed to bring expert heart care closer to home for patients who may otherwise have to travel long distances for appointments or experience long wait times between appointments.
“Our goal is to provide high-quality cardiology care that is both accessible and convenient for our patients,” said Dr. Sivakumar Ardhanari, cardiologist, ECU Health. “This program allows us to assess patients in real time, conduct detailed evaluations, and coordinate necessary next steps—all without requiring them to leave their community. By integrating cutting-edge telemedicine technology with hands-on support from our local clinical teams, we’re ensuring that patients receive timely and expert care while reducing travel burdens and wait times.”
The telecardiology program, which launched its first clinic in January, leverages advanced telemedicine technology to connect in-person patients at ECU Health Chowan Hospital’s outpatient specialty clinic with Dr. Ardhanari, a Greenville-based cardiologist.
![Telecardiology[1] Dr. Sivakumar Ardhanari, cardiologist, ECU Health, and Maxine Shepherd, nurse, ECU Health, treat a patient from Edenton, North Carolina, virtually.](https://www.ecuhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Telecardiology1.jpg)
During each visit, patients first undergo standard vital checks, and the care team can perform an electrocardiogram (EKG) if needed. Dr. Ardhanari evaluates patients remotely using a specialized telemedicine system equipped with audio and video capabilities, a digital stethoscope, and other assessment tools. He communicates directly with both the patient and the attending nurse, guiding the examination process, including listening to the heart and lungs. If additional testing—such as a heart monitor or stress test—is needed, the nurse facilitates the next steps, ensuring a seamless patient-provider connection and comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Through MyChart, patients can communicate with their care teams, access test results, and ask follow-up questions, enhancing both convenience and continuity of care. Additionally, two Greenville-based cardiologists, Dr. Christopher Gregory and Dr. Christopher Karkut, continue to provide in-person visits at ECU Health Chowan Hospital on Mondays and Thursdays, ensuring a hybrid approach to care.
“The demand for cardiology services in the Chowan area continues to grow, making this program an essential step in expanding patient access,” said Dr. John Catanzaro, John “Jack” Rose Distinguished Professor and chief of the Division of Cardiology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, and director of the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center. “By leveraging technology and clinical expertise, ECU Health remains committed to bridging gaps in specialty care, ensuring patients in rural communities have access to the high-quality cardiology services they need in their own community.”
To learn more about ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care, please visit: ECUHealth.org/Heart