North Carolina Healthcare Association

06/02/2026

A passion for medicine, and caring for others, runs in the family for siblings Mattie and Zach Harris.

This spring marks a major milestone for the pair as Mattie graduates from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and begins her emergency medicine residency at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, while Zach completes his anesthesiology residency training.

Their story highlights the mentorship, family support and next generation of physicians helping shape the future of healthcare in North Carolina. Real the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dIEEmL

For Mattie Harris and Zach Harris, medicine became more than a career path — it became a family bond.

06/01/2026

Access to care in rural communities continues to grow across the Carolinas.

Marlboro Family Practice and Urgent Care, part of the Scotland Physicians Network, has officially earned Rural Health Clinic designation — marking another milestone in Scotland Health Care System's efforts to strengthen primary and urgent care access across the region.

The practice is now the third SPN location to achieve Rural Health Clinic status and earned the designation with zero deficiencies identified during the survey process.

The designation helps support long-term sustainability for rural healthcare services while improving care coordination and access for patients closer to home throughout southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. More here: https://bit.ly/4fIHgCy

Marlboro Family Practice and Urgent Care, part of the Scotland Physicians Network (SPN), has officially received designation as a Rural Health Clinic (RHC)—continuing Scotland Health’s commitment to strengthening access to high-quality primary and urgent care services across the rural communitie...

05/29/2026

Granville Health System has received the 2026 IBCLC Care Award from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and the International Lactation Consultant Association, recognizing the health system’s commitment to excellence in lactation care and breastfeeding support.

The recognition highlights the work of Granville Health System’s maternity and women’s health teams, including Certified Lactation Consultant Christine Smith, who provides education and support to families throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Programs like these play an important role in advancing maternal health, supporting new parents and improving outcomes for moms and babies across North Carolina. More: https://bit.ly/4faVFaC

Granville Health System has been recognized for excellence in lactation care with the 2026 IBCLC Care Award by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and the International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®). The award recognizes health care facilities that dem...

05/28/2026

Innovative care is making a difference in rural North Carolina. Scotland Health Care System's Scotland Health at Home program was recognized as a finalist for the 2026 American Hospital Association Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award for its work connecting patients to care beyond hospital walls.

Through community health workers and paramedics, the program helps reduce readmissions, improve maternal health outcomes and address barriers like transportation, food insecurity and access to primary care — bringing care directly into patients’ homes across the Laurinburg region.

More here: https://bit.ly/4wLz7U2

Scotland Health at Home began with one goal: Connect patients to treatment, no matter where they were.

05/28/2026

Mission Hospital brought together healthcare professionals, community organizations and local leaders for “Healing in Every Voice: A Conversation on Mental Well-Being” during Mental Health Awareness Month.

The discussion focused on mental health challenges in underserved communities, culturally responsive care and expanding support across Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital and the HCA Healthcare Foundation also presented a $25,000 grant to NAMI Western Carolina to support mental health education, advocacy and youth programming.

More: https://bit.ly/4tVjYwL

Mission Hospital hosted “Healing in Every Voice: A Conversation on Mental Well-Being” during Mental Health Awareness Month, uniting healthcare professionals, community organizations and local leaders to address mental health challenges and culturally responsive care in underserved communities.

05/27/2026

Outer Banks Health is expanding access to care with the relocation of its Internal Medicine practice to a new, larger facility in Southern Shores beginning June 22.

The updated 4,220-square-foot space was designed with patients in mind, featuring improved accessibility, expanded parking, modern exam rooms and an enhanced care experience. The practice will continue providing annual wellness visits and patient appointments while also beginning to support behavioral health services.

A community ribbon cutting celebration is planned for Aug. 26. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nNqp3u

NAGS HEAD, N.C. — May 26, 2026 — Outer Banks Health announced its Internal Medicine practice will relocate to a new, larger facility at 5531 N. Croatan Hwy. on June 22, 2026. To celebrate this milestone, a community ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Aug. 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the new locatio...

05/27/2026

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that conversations around mental health matter year-round. Open dialogue, compassion, and connection can make a meaningful difference for individuals and communities alike.

Hospitals and healthcare teams across North Carolina continue working every day to support patients, families, and communities through compassionate care and greater understanding.

⤵️ Hear more from care teams and leaders below.

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05/26/2026

Cape Fear Valley Health recently celebrated the opening of Cape Fear Valley Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington, a new inpatient psychiatric unit located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington.

The unit will provide specialized behavioral health care for adolescents ages 12-17 and expand access to inpatient behavioral health services for children and families across the region.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dz7xlz

May 26, 2026     General News Cape Fear Valley Health celebrated the upcoming opening of Cape Fear Valley Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday, May 22.Located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital at 186 Crested Iris Drive in Lillington, the...

05/26/2026

It’s always inspiring to see the next generation explore the many paths within healthcare. 👏

Through Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital’s Medical Explorers program, high school students gained firsthand insight into careers across healthcare — from Community Outreach and Finance to HR, Patient Access and Imaging Services.

Programs like this help build awareness, spark interest and strengthen the future healthcare workforce across our communities. See more below⤵️

05/26/2026

Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation is partnering with England’s National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) to advance rehabilitation care through international collaboration focused on education, workforce development, research and patient outcomes.

The partnership brings together two leading rehabilitation organizations to share expertise and explore innovative strategies to improve care for patients recovering from life-changing illnesses and injuries.

As part of the collaboration, NRC leaders recently visited Charlotte to meet with teams at Carolinas Rehabilitation’s David L. Conlan Center and The Pearl CLT health innovation district to discuss clinical services, patient safety, academic partnerships and future research opportunities.

More: https://bit.ly/3RvhGHf

Top-ranked rehabilitation program and a new center at one of the United Kingdom’s largest teaching hospitals unite to advance patient outcomes, clinical strategies and more