HealthPlex

05/01/2026

From the warm-up to the cooldown, we've got 8 tips for exercising safely with arthritis.

04/24/2026

Exercise and arthritis can (and do) go together.

Exercise and arthritis aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, an exercise program can actually help to ease troublesome arthritis pain. But you should choose activities that are easy on the joints. Try a weekly workout mix made up of some of these activities.

04/17/2026

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of blood vessels. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause damage throughout the body.

Left untreated, it can strain the heart, damage vessels, contribute to plaque in arteries and restrict blood flow. All this can lead to serious health problems.

Show your heart some love

Here are six heart disease risks you can change, including reducing inactivity.

04/10/2026

Exercise is an excellent stress reliever! How do you manage stress? Take the assessment!



You can't always avoid the pressures of life. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help you cope. Take this assessment to learn about proven ways to ease your stress.

04/02/2026

Cape Fear Valley's HealthPlex will be closed on Sunday, April 5 for Easter. Have a happy and healthy holiday!

02/20/2026

Stretching: Myth or fact?
When it comes to flexibility and minding your muscles, it's important not to stretch the truth. See if you can tell fact from fiction in this quiz all about stretching and its benefits.

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02/13/2026

5 ways to stick with exercise

The longer you keep getting regular exercise, the more you may benefit. These tips can help you hang in there for long-term rewards.

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02/06/2026

Bariatric surgery. Is it right for you?

Eat less, digest less and weigh less: Those are the promises of bariatric surgery. But this seemingly simple solution isn't right for everyone. This tool is designed to help you understand—and make smart decisions about—two types of bariatric surgery: gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.

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02/02/2026

Due to inclement weather HealthPlex will open at 8 am on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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.

02/01/2026

HealthPlex hours for Monday, Feb. 2 will be Noon to six. Please exercise caution on the roadways.

⚠️ Weather Update ⚠️

Due to inclement weather, Cape Fear Valley HealthPlex will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 31. Please like and follow our page for any further weather updates.

02/01/2026

HealthPlex will be closed on Sunday, Feb. 1. Please be safe on the roads.

Weather Update:
Cape Fear Valley Health Openings, Closings and Delays – Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Due to inclement weather, several Cape Fear Valley Health facilities are closed on Saturday, Jan. 31. All Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals will remain open 24 hours a day.

The following locations are closed:
• Health Pavilion North Express Care
• HealthPlex
• Bladen Express Care
• SameDay Medical

The following locations will remain open:
• Highsmith Express Care

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

01/30/2026

⚠️ Weather Update ⚠️

Due to inclement weather, Cape Fear Valley HealthPlex will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 31. Please like and follow our page for any further weather updates.