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She spent her first 91 days fighting for her life in the NICU. Now, she walks back through those same doors each year, n...
04/30/2026

She spent her first 91 days fighting for her life in the NICU. Now, she walks back through those same doors each year, not as a patient, but as a reminder of what’s possible.

Abby Williford’s story is one of resilience, gratitude and full-circle moments. From a 2-pound preemie to a high school senior with plans to pursue medicine, her journey continues to inspire the team who once cared for her and the families walking that same path today.

Read her story and see the impact of Maynard Children’s Hospital: https://go.ecuhealth.org/42EAvtJ

ICYMI: ECU Health Medical Center's Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team recently received a silver-level Beacon Awar...
04/30/2026

ICYMI: ECU Health Medical Center's Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team recently received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The award recognizes units that demonstrate exceptional patient care, outstanding outcomes and a commitment to creating and sustaining healthy work environments.

Learn more about this achievement by visiting https://go.ecuhealth.org/4mYJdfI

Meet Sam Fulmer, 83-year-old tennis enthusiast, who began to have pain in his shoulder playing the game he loves. Fulmer...
04/30/2026

Meet Sam Fulmer, 83-year-old tennis enthusiast, who began to have pain in his shoulder playing the game he loves. Fulmer turned to ECU Health Orthopedics for his reverse shoulder replacement and a seamless care journey from surgery to rehab.

“My daughter works with ECU Orthopedics and she recommended Dr. Yeazell. I was able to get seen by him quickly, which was a great selling point for me,” said Fulmer.

To read his full story, visit: https://go.ecuhealth.org/4w0TpbV.

A transformational $10 million gift from the Brody family will allow the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina unive...
04/29/2026

A transformational $10 million gift from the Brody family will allow the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina university to expand a program that covers costs for top students who will go on to provide care for patients in eastern North Carolina and beyond.

Learn more about the Brody Scholars Program, visit: https://go.ecuhealth.org/4dj3ad5.

ICYMI: Noemi Rivera, Director of the TEDI Bear Children’s Advocacy Center, joined WITN to talk about child abuse prevent...
04/29/2026

ICYMI: Noemi Rivera, Director of the TEDI Bear Children’s Advocacy Center, joined WITN to talk about child abuse prevention—sharing insights on community resources, how to be an advocate and make a difference.

Watch Rivera's full interview by visiting https://go.ecuhealth.org/4n1S4xh.

ICYMI: This year marked a decade of Pirates Vs. Cancer, an event run annually by first-year students at the Brody School...
04/29/2026

ICYMI: This year marked a decade of Pirates Vs. Cancer, an event run annually by first-year students at the Brody School of Medicine. It is dedicated to supporting children and families facing cancer at Maynard Children’s Hospital and one hundred percent of the funds raised are donated to the ECU Health Foundation to benefit programs at the children's hospital.

Thank you to everyone who participated—your support and dedication make a meaningful difference for pediatric patients in eastern North Carolina.

To hear from organizers and learn more about the event, visit https://go.ecuhealth.org/3Pcrl4C

Maynard Children’s Hospital is turning blue tonight, and we're grateful for the local businesses that stand in solidarit...
04/28/2026

Maynard Children’s Hospital is turning blue tonight, and we're grateful for the local businesses that stand in solidarity and help “Shine a Light” on child abuse.

Thank you to ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum for representing the health system in his testimony today before the U.S...
04/28/2026

Thank you to ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum for representing the health system in his testimony today before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means on rural health care access and affordability. During his time on Capitol Hill, Dr. Waldrum urged federal policymakers to pursue targeted solutions that address rising health care costs and protect access to care for America’s rural communities.

“I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to highlight the important, mission-driven work we do here at ECU Health, as well as the challenges we face as a rural safety net health system,” said Dr. Waldrum. “Access to affordable, high quality care should not depend on where someone lives. The challenges facing rural health systems are real and structural, and they require solutions that recognize the unique realities of rural communities.”

Read more on Dr. Waldrum's testimony by visiting https://go.ecuhealth.org/4eQwSYZ.

ECU Health Cancer Care invites eligible Pitt County residents without health insurance to receive free cancer screenings...
04/28/2026

ECU Health Cancer Care invites eligible Pitt County residents without health insurance to receive free cancer screenings at the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower in Greenville on May 19 and June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Free breast cancer screenings are for women 40 years of age and older with at least one year since their last mammogram. Screening includes a clinical breast exam and a 3D mammogram.

Registration is required for these monthly offerings and eligibility is confirmed during phone registration, including residency, age, income and insurance. Call 252-847-9507.

ICYMI: Dr. Warqaa Akram, colorectal surgeon with ECU Health Cancer Care, is the first surgeon in North Carolina to perfo...
04/28/2026

ICYMI: Dr. Warqaa Akram, colorectal surgeon with ECU Health Cancer Care, is the first surgeon in North Carolina to perform colorectal procedures using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) robotic platform. The da Vinci SP system allows surgeons to perform complex colorectal procedures through a single small incision rather than multiple incisions required in traditional minimally invasive surgery.

To learn more about what this means for patients across the region, visit: https://go.ecuhealth.org/4eLCgfV.

The TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center recently opened its doors to team members, community partners and supporters to...
04/27/2026

The TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center recently opened its doors to team members, community partners and supporters to spread awareness on the importance of child abuse prevention and the work being done year-round to support children and families across eastern North Carolina.

TEDI BEAR provides free, confidential, child centered services for nearly 1,000 children each year who have experienced abuse or exposure to violence.

Learn more about TEDI BEAR by visiting https://go.ecuhealth.org/41Z6apG.

To learn more about CCFW, visit https://go.ecuhealth.org/4cKrTbb

If ECU Health goes out of network, UnitedHealthcare told its members they can receive care at a hospital that has not be...
04/27/2026

If ECU Health goes out of network, UnitedHealthcare told its members they can receive care at a hospital that has not been open since 2023. What does this say about their commitment to your health care?

For the latest updates, visit ECUHealth.org/UnitedHealthcare.

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