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ECU Health is here to partner with you on your health care needs. We are also working to elevate awareness about health care topics important to those we serve and provide updates on research and cutting-edge technology available here in the East. Explore the latest news below about the work we are doing to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.

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Aug. 19, 2022

ECU Health hospitals receive Get With The Guidelines® awards

Taking a swab for coronavirus sample

July 21, 2022

ECU Health to discontinue COVID-19 testing sites effective July 29

July 19, 2022

ECU Health partners with Acadia Healthcare to build a new behavioral health hospital expanding access to behavioral health services

July 13, 2022

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital designated as primary stroke center by The Joint Commission

Project SEARCH students get together for a photo during their graduation ceremony.

June 16, 2022

ECU Health Medical Center celebrates Project SEARCH graduates

April 14, 2022

New ECU Health logo revealed; re-branding to begin in May

A health care provider speaks with a patient.

April 7, 2022

Vidant Family Medicine – Glendale opens new patient care office in Wilson

Dr. Michael Waldrum, CEO of ECU Health and Dean of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, speaks to the Edenton Rotary Club during a meeting on March 17, 2022.

March 17, 2022

Vidant Health CEO and Brody Dean Dr. Waldrum provides update on Vidant Health, rural health care in Edenton

March 1, 2022

Vidant Health carefully expands visitation for hospitals, clinics and emergency departments

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Rehabilitation Therapy dog Clive assists with a patient.

Sept. 12, 2022

Watch: Service dog Clive benefits ECU Health patients

Occupational Therapy Assistant Winnie Miller poses for a photo with Taylor Anthony. They worked together over the last 14 years. Now, Taylor is heading off to college.

Sept. 7, 2022

Therapist forms special bond with student and family over years of working together

Chris Starbuck, the emergency response coordinator for EHCPC, goes over items in an emergency kit.

Sept. 1, 2022

Watch: Preparation is key for hurricane safety

Dr. Michael Waldrum, CEO of ECU Health and Dean of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, speaks to the Edenton Rotary Club during a meeting on March 17, 2022.

Aug. 29, 2022

Rural communities need Medicaid expansion now

Aug. 19, 2022

ECU Health hospitals receive Get With The Guidelines® awards

Dr. Tiffany Alexander smiles during an interview.

Aug. 18, 2022

Watch: Melanoma awareness, early detection extra important for African Americans

Aug. 14, 2022

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital team member receives Respiratory Care Award

ECU Health team members Melanie Porter and DeAnna Edwards pose for a photo.

Aug. 8, 2022

Two ECU Health team members earn North Carolina Healthcare Association Healthier Communities award

Ellen Walston marks the interior temperature of a car during a hot car safety event in Greenville.

Aug. 2, 2022

Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program shares dangers of hot cars with community

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Sept. 8, 2022

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Sept. 7, 2022

Highlighting Your Heath: Years of therapy prepares autistic student for college life at UNCW

Daily Reflector

Sept. 1, 2022

MICHAEL WALDRUM: Rural communities need Medicaid expansion now

Aug. 31, 2022

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month begins Thursday

Aug. 23, 2022

Officials urge vaccinations for students ahead of new school year

Aug. 21, 2022

New mental health data show ‘unsustainable’ burden on NC hospitals

Mission: To improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.

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