Cape Fear Valley Health

02/05/2026

Last spring, Tina Mckinnie was looking forward to a pretty big milestone: Her first grandchild was due in a few months, and she was counting down the days.

“I just couldn’t wait,” she said. “I was dying to see my grandbaby and just love on him.”

When she began to experience a familiar chest discomfort, she initially wrote it off as no big deal.

To read Tina's story, click here: https://www.capefearvalley.com/news/just-superb

And to subscribe to Making Rounds magazine, email info@capefearvalley.com.

02/05/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟
Meet Bridget McKenna MSN, RN III, Cardiac Diagnostics Procedural Nurse

✨ What is your favorite part of your job?
The absolute favorite part of my job is reaching people when it matters. Patients come scared – maybe they googled the test prior to coming for their appointment, or knew someone who had a horrific experience, or are just terrified of needles- and whatever their fear, I always do my best to make their individual hospital experience the best and most pleasant it can be. I try to get to know them and build a connection, to be able to advocate for them when the provider comes in or encourage them to ask the question they can’t wait to ask but become too overwhelmed to remember. My job at in CFV cardiac diagnostics allows me to do all those things while helping patients find answers to symptoms that may be cardiac related.

✨ How do your coworkers impact your job?
I love my coworkers. It feels like family. We celebrate together, we hurt together, we reach milestones together. I trust them to do the right thing and be part of the team in caring for pretty sick patients. We are the A team for sure.

✨ What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love to workout, read, garden, and spend time with my family. We have a lot of game nights. I am very competitive.

I am hooked on my exercise bike. I love to get up early before work and knock out miles on my bike and workout in my garage. Last year I racked up over 2100 miles on my bike and received an elliptical and a rower for Christmas to change things up a bit. I had a skiing incident over the New Years Holiday and I have a tibial Plateau Fracture to recover from but I am looking forward to being able to get back in my garage.

✨ What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned throughout your career?
Patients are people. You have to treat the whole person. You can’t just treat the part of the heart that pumps, you have to treat the part that loves and creates passion too.

02/04/2026

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story — stories of resilience, grief, pain, hope and healing. 🫶 Its impact affects individuals, families and communities. That's why we offer a people-centered approach at our cancer centers.

This World Cancer Day, think of ways you can reduce your risk of cancer with healthier behaviors, regular screening, early detection and timely treatment of pre-cancers. Take action today.✅

To honor or assist our local cancer patients, you can support Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation's Friends of Cancer or by giving platelets at Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center.

02/04/2026

Thank you, Christi, for choosing Center Pharmacy for your pharmaceutical needs! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

If you've had a great experience at any Cape Fear Valley Health facility, we'd like to hear about it. Inbox us to share your story today!

02/03/2026

SameDay Medical is our new urgent care clinic in Fayetteville offering convenient and quick care when you can't wait. Learn more from Tish and Brittany about SameDay Medical:

📍Located at 6201 Raeford Road near the Skibo intersection.

This is "SameDay Medical: Overview" by Cape Fear Valley on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/03/2026

This Heart Month, Jim Watts’ journey shows how listening to your body and following up on heart health can make all the difference—learn more at capefearvalley.com/heart.

02/03/2026

February is Heart Month. Celebrate with a heart-healthy meal, like this Air Fryer Crispy
(Un)Fried Chicken and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes!

Crisy (Un)Fried Chicken
Servings: 4 Serving Size: 3 ounces chicken
Ingredients:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 to 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 tablespoon red hot-pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
1/3 cup finely crushed whole-grain crispbread or whole-grain crackers (lowest sodium available) or whole-wheat panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded, pounded flat to 1/4-inch thickness, patted dry with paper towels

Directions:
Preheat the air fryer to 390˚F. In a shallow dish or pie pan, whisk together the flour, parsley, oregano, pepper and cayenne.In a separate shallow dish or pie pan, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce. In a third shallow dish or pie pan, stir together the crispbread crumbs and Parmesan. Set the dishes and a large plate in a row, in an assembly-line fashion. Dip the chicken in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture and finally in the crumb mixture, turning to coat at each step and gently shaking off any excess. Using your fingertips, gently press the crumb mixture so it adheres to the chicken. Place the chicken on the plate. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (Don’t overcrowd; work in batches as needed.) Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the top coating is golden brown, turning once halfway through and lightly spraying with the cooking spray.

Tip: No buttermilk on hand? No worries. Whisk together 1 cup fat-free or low-fat milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar. Let stand for 5 minutes.

For the Mashed Potatoes:
Servings: 8 Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or cut into 2-inch pieces
6 medium garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped green onions

Directions:
Put the potatoes, garlic and salt in a large saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a colander. Drain well. Return them to the pan.Using the tines of a fork or a potato masher, mash the potatoes and garlic, being sure to crush each piece of potato and each garlic clove.Add the green onions, oil and pepper, stirring until well combined.

02/03/2026

JUST A REMINDER:

Weather Update
Cape Fear Valley Health Openings, Closings and Delays – Tuesday, Feb. 3

Due to inclement weather, the following schedule will be in effect:

Delayed Openings
• All Cape Fear Valley Health clinics will open at 10 a.m.
• HealthPlex will open at 8 a.m.

Open 24/7
• All Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals

Operating on Regular Schedules
• Behavioral Health
• Sleep Services
• Imaging
• Surgery
• ExpressCare locations
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy

Hours may be adjusted, including early closures, depending on weather conditions and patient volume.

02/02/2026

Weather Update
Cape Fear Valley Health Openings, Closings and Delays – Tuesday, Feb. 3

Due to inclement weather, the following schedule will be in effect:

Delayed Openings
• All Cape Fear Valley Health clinics will open at 10 a.m.
• HealthPlex will open at 8 a.m.

Open 24/7
• All Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals

Operating on Regular Schedules
• Behavioral Health
• Sleep Services
• Imaging
• Surgery
• ExpressCare locations
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy

Hours may be adjusted, including early closures, depending on weather conditions and patient volume.

02/02/2026

Weather Update

Cape Fear Valley Health Openings, Closings and Delays – Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Due to inclement weather, several Cape Fear Valley Health facilities are now closed or operating on a delayed schedule on Monday, Feb. 2. All Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals will remain open 24 hours a day.

Opening at Noon
• Bladen ExpressCare
• Bladen Kids
• Bladen Medical Associates – Bladenboro
• Bladen Medical Associates – Clarkton
• Bladen Medical Associates – Dublin
• Bladen Medical Associates – Elizabethtown
• Bladen Medical Associates – White Lake
• Bladen Surgical Specialists
• Bladen Women’s Health Specialists
• Cancer Centers (all three locations)
• Cape Fear Valley Vascular Specialists
• CFV Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• CFV Diabetes & Endocrine Center – Dunn
• CFV Ear, Nose and Throat – Lillington
• CFV Fayetteville Heart Center – Fayetteville
• CFV General Clinics (systemwide; subject to morning reassessment)
• CFV General Surgery – Lillington
• CFV Harnett Surgical Associates – Dunn
• CFV Hoke Primary Care
• CFV Huff Orthopedics
• CFV Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
• CFV Internal Medicine
• CFV Internal Medicine – Continuity Clinic
• CFV Interventional Pain Specialists
• CFV Legacy Pediatrics
• CFV Lung Nodule Clinic
• CFV Neurology
• CFV Neurology – Lillington
• CFV Neurosurgery
• CFV OB/GYN – Health Pavilion Hoke
• CFV OB/GYN – Health Pavilion North
• CFV OB/GYN – Dunn
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Dunn
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lillington
• CFV Pediatric Care – Dunn
• CFV Pediatric Endocrinology
• CFV Podiatry: Foot & Ankle Specialists – Dunn
• CFV Podiatry: Foot & Ankle Specialists – Hoke
• CFV Primary Care – Angier
• CFV Primary Care – Buffalo Lakes
• CFV Primary Care – Dunn
• CFV Primary Care – Erwin
• CFV Primary Care – Fayetteville Family
• CFV Primary Care Continuity Clinic – Erwin
• CFV Pulmonary
• CFV Rheumatology – Lillington
• CFV Urology – Lillington
• CFV Wound Care & Wound Therapy
• Diagnostics Center
• ExpressCare (all locations)
• Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of CFV
• Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of CFV PT/OT
• Health Pavilion North Family Care
• Health Pavilion North Pharmacy
• HealthPlex (opens at noon; closes at 6 p.m.)
• Hope Mills Family Care
• Hoke Family Medical Center
• Outpatient Imaging Center
• Outpatient Therapy and Rehabilitation (systemwide)
• Regional Diabetes and Endocrine Center
• Retail Pharmacies
• SameDay Medical
• Senior Health Services
• Valley Infectious Disease
• Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
• Westside Medical Care
• Wound Care Clinics

Closed
• Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Behavioral Health Clinic
• CFV Ear, Nose and Throat
• CFV Family Medicine Continuity Clinic – Coats
• CFV General Surgery – Ferncreek
• CFV General Surgery – Village Surgical
• CFV Gynecologic Oncology
• CFV Heart & Vascular Specialists – Dunn
• CFV Heart & Vascular Specialists – Lillington
• CFV Legacy Pediatrics – North
• CFV OB/GYN – Walter Reed Road
• CFV OB/GYN & Midwifery Clinic
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Ferncreek
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Pinehurst
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Ramsey Street
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine PT/OT – Ferncreek
• CFV Orthopedics & Sports Medicine PT/OT – Ramsey Street
• CFV Perinatology
• CFV Pediatric Care
• CFV Pediatric Care – Lillington
• CFV Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• CFV Podiatry: Foot & Ankle Specialists – Fayetteville
• CFV Podiatry: Foot & Ankle Specialists – Lumberton
• CFV Podiatry Residency Clinic
• CFV Primary Care – Highland Family Practice
• CFV Primary Care – John Smith
• CFV Primary Care – Robeson Family Practice
• CFV Primary Care – Vineland Family Practice
• CFV Primary Care – Lillington
• CFV Skin Health
• CFV Urology
• Sleep Clinic
• Stedman Medical Care
• Three Rivers Medical Center

Important Notice

Hours may be adjusted, including early closures, depending on weather conditions and patient volume.

02/02/2026

Share an act of kindness and have a heart displayed throughout the health system!

This month, let our patients, families and team members know you are thinking of them! Through Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation's Acts of Kindness campaign, you can send a heart to be displayed in your honor. ❤️ Simply complete the 10 second form and a heart will be hung with your first name and last initial throughout the Cape Fear Valley Health footprint.

With your help, our hallways will be filled with hearts and reminders of the powerful impact one small act of kindness can have on those around us.

🔗 To send a heart, click here: https://shorturl.at/JYAVx

Questions? Contact Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation at (910) 615-1285 or foundation@capefearvalley.com.

02/02/2026

Weather Update
Cape Fear Valley Health Openings, Closings and Delays – Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Due to inclement weather, several Cape Fear Valley Health facilities are now closed or operating on a delayed schedule on Monday, Feb. 2. All Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals will remain open 24 hours a day.

The following locations will open at noon (12 p.m.):

• HealthPlex – Opens at noon, closes at 6 p.m.
• Outpatient Imaging Center
• Cancer Centers (all three locations)
• Diagnostics Center
• General Clinics (systemwide; subject to morning reassessment)
• SameDay Medical
• ExpressCare (all locations)
• Outpatient Therapy and Rehabilitation (systemwide), including physical therapy, lab, radiology and rehab
• Retail Pharmacies
• Health Pavilion North Pharmacy
• Wound Care Clinics

Closed:
• Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Sleep Clinic
• Behavioral Health Clinic

Hours may be adjusted, including early closures, depending on weather conditions and patient volume.