FirstHealth of the Carolinas

FirstHealth of the Carolinas You don't have to travel far for first-class care. FirstHealth is a not-for-profit health system headquartered in Pinehurst.

At our hospitals, convenient care clinics and specialty offices, you'll be treated like a neighbor - not a number. FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit health care network headquartered in Pinehurst, NC. Its 6,100 employees serve 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. Licensed for four hospitals with 546 beds, FirstHealth demonstrates a commitment to treating the whole patient and providing quality health care for the entire community – especially those in need. FirstHealth’s organizational culture is guided by its Core Purpose and Core Values and is committed to patient safety, quality and performance excellence.

“I would walk a few steps from where the car is parked into our kitchen and I’d be out of breath… it was a horrible way ...
03/23/2026

“I would walk a few steps from where the car is parked into our kitchen and I’d be out of breath… it was a horrible way to live.”

Before his Zephyr valve procedure, COPD made everyday tasks difficult for Robert Hutchison. He relied on oxygen and couldn’t enjoy the active life he was used to. After being evaluated by Pinehurst Medical Clinic pulmonologist Adam Belanger, M.D., and the FirstHealth Pulmonology team, Robert had the procedure last year and noticed a difference immediately.

"There’s no way to explain the miracle that I have got. I can breathe; I am off the oxygen now. I can do work out in the yard as I’ve always done," Robert said.

Read how a COPD patient regained his breath and independence after the Zephyr valve procedure at FirstHealth.

🩺 FirstHealth is pleased to welcome Allen Ballew, D.O., to our care team at FirstHealth Primary Care – Raeford.Born in K...
03/23/2026

🩺 FirstHealth is pleased to welcome Allen Ballew, D.O., to our care team at FirstHealth Primary Care – Raeford.

Born in Knoxville, Tenn., Ballew earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University. Ballew moved to North Carolina in 2014 to start a family medicine residency at Southern Regional AHEC in Fayetteville. After completing his residency in June 2017, he began practicing family medicine at Carolina Family Clinic in Laurinburg.

Ballew said he is excited to start serving patients in Hoke County. “I am grateful to be joining such a dedicated primary care team and look forward to contributing to high-quality, compassionate care for our community,” he said.

Learn more about Dr. Ballew: https://bit.ly/4buhcHF

A simple screening can make a life-saving difference. When colorectal cancer is detected early, the 5-year survival rate...
03/20/2026

A simple screening can make a life-saving difference.

When colorectal cancer is detected early, the 5-year survival rate is around 90%. Screening saves lives and can give you peace of mind.

Learn more about when screening is right for you: https://bit.ly/41p8hCb

Celebrating FirstHealth's Certified Nurses! Today is Certified Nurses Day, and we have to say a special thank you to the...
03/19/2026

Celebrating FirstHealth's Certified Nurses!

Today is Certified Nurses Day, and we have to say a special thank you to the certified nurses who care for our patients. Across FirstHealth, our certified nurses bring added expertise, strengthen our care teams and help ensure the best possible care for our patients. We are proud of the many nurses across our organization who have earned specialty certifications.

Pelvic floor issues affect at least 1 in 4 women, yet many suffer silently. Urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, pain with ...
03/19/2026

Pelvic floor issues affect at least 1 in 4 women, yet many suffer silently. Urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, pain with in*******se are common, but they are not normal and they are treatable.

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shannon Smith joins the FirstHealth & Wellness Podcast to discuss pelvic floor health, symptoms to watch for and why this conversation shouldn’t be taboo. If it’s affecting your quality of life, it’s worth talking about.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4bMKAKu

03/18/2026

Join us this Saturday for our first 5K of the year. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀From every campus to every care team, we’re the lucky ones because of the amazing providers, e...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

From every campus to every care team, we’re the lucky ones because of the amazing providers, employees and volunteers who make FirstHealth a special place to give and receive care.

🌈 We followed the rainbow and found the first baby born today at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Meet Gracie, who w...
03/17/2026

🌈 We followed the rainbow and found the first baby born today at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Meet Gracie, who was born at 12:48 a.m. and weighs 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Parents Lindsay and Jason were thrilled to meet their new addition!

03/17/2026

At FirstHealth, our people are the heart behind the care we provide every day.

Savannah’s journey with FirstHealth began as a telemetry technician. After leaving for what she thought would be a better opportunity, she quickly realized something was missing. Savannah said the culture we have here at FirstHealth is different and the teamwork is like nowhere else. She said she never feels alone and there is always someone there to support you. Today, Savannah takes pride in helping create a place where everyone who walks through our doors feels safe and supported.

🩺 🤰 Our Women's Health Services team is growing again as we welcome four new certified nurse midwives, strengthening acc...
03/16/2026

🩺 🤰 Our Women's Health Services team is growing again as we welcome four new certified nurse midwives, strengthening access to comprehensive, personalized care for women and growing families in Moore County and beyond.

Learn more about Certified Nurse Midwives Lauren Carriker, Catherine DeGraeve, Karen Johnson and Tiffany Thompson as they join FirstHealth OB/GYN with Southern Pines Women's Health Center: https://bit.ly/46VDYqx

03/13/2026

😴 Is the time change still having an impact? Sleep impacts nearly every system in your body, from immunity to brain health.

🎙️ On the FirstHealth and Wellness Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Wilson explains why sleep matters and how to improve your nightly routine.

Listen now and start sleeping better: https://bit.ly/4s5iQGL

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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit health care network headquartered in Pinehurst, NC. Our 5,000 employees are honored to serve a 15-county region in the mid-Carolinas. Licensed for four hospitals with 610 beds, FirstHealth is committed to treating the whole patient and to providing quality health care for the entire community – especially those in need. Our organizational culture is guided by a Core Purpose and Core Values and is committed to patient safety, quality and performance excellence.

Core Purpose: To Care for People Core Values: FIRST – Focus on quality and excellence, Integrity, Respect for the individual, Service to others and Teamwork.