Iredell Health System

01/08/2026

Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Sarah Hannah, DNP, RN, as Assistant Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Hannah recently served as director of 5 North and interim director of 1 North at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

“I am humbled and excited to continue leading our nursing team. We have a team that truly cares for our community and patients, and I look forward to all the wonderful outcomes we will achieve together,” said Hannah.

Learn more about Sarah here: https://www.iredellhealth.org/news/releases/sarah-hannah-dnp-rn-named-assistant-vice-president-of-nursing-and-patient-care-services-at-iredell-health-system/

01/07/2026

Enjoy a morning of empowerment! The 4th Annual International Women’s Day Breakfast Check out some photos from last year’s event.

Tickets: ihfwomen.org

01/06/2026

Join us in welcoming Jennie Reid, LCSW, to Family Care Center of Taylorsville!

“Patients can expect a structured yet compassionate approach when they first meet me,” she shared. “I begin by gathering background information, discussing their current concerns and identifying what they hope to achieve. My focus is on creating a safe space where patients feel heard and understood.”

Reid’s clinical approaches include

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centered Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Trauma-Focus Therapy

She is accepting new adolescent and adult patients at Family Care Center of Taylorsville.

fcctaylorsville.com

01/05/2026

Join us in welcoming Christopher Upchurch to Family Care Center of Mooresville!

Christopher brings nearly two decades of experience both as a trauma nurse and as a nurse practitioner. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cabarrus College and his Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner from East Carolina University. Patients can expect eye contact and a listening ear from Upchurch.

“I treat my patients as people and not a number,” said Christopher. “I listen to hear rather than respond.”

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his 14-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son as well as his wife of 17 years. He is involved in his church men’s group and loves to fish.

Christopher is accepting new patients of all ages at Family Care Center of Mooresville.

https://www.fccofmooresville.com/

01/02/2026

Shelbie Browne and Craig Jenkins rang in the new year with the first baby born at Iredell Memorial Hospital in 2026!

Baby Joseph Jenkins made his arrival on January 1 at 9:49 p.m. weighing seven pounds and thirteen ounces. The proud parents were showered in gifts including:

🍼A gift certificate from Little Pigs Barbecue
🍼A floral bouquet from Brookdale Flowers and Gifts
🍼A cake from Ingles Market on Sullivan Road
🍼Young Living baby wash, wipes, and lotion from Pam Speight
🍼Mary Kay lotion and skin care products from Keisha Galliher
🍼A stuffed lion, blankets, candy for mom, and other baby items from Rhea Lamb and Kathy Cook
🍼A $50 VISA gift card, diapers, wipes, and basket from The Birth Place

From left: Craig Jenkins, Shelbie Browne, and Brandi Settle, RN.

01/02/2026

For kids, hugging a stuffie can help make a trip to the hospital seem a lot less scary. 🧸

In partnership with Iredell Volunteers, donations to the Grateful Patients and Families Fund were used to purchase stuffed animals for pediatric patients at Iredell Memorial Hospital. For our youngest patients, this is just one of the ways we strive to Inspire Wellbeing— Together. 💙

From left: Laura Waddell, volunteer, Ron Terry, volunteer president, Kim Holland, Iredell Health Foundation development coordinator.

More about the Grateful Patients and Families Fund: https://www.iredellhealthfoundation.org/grateful-patients-families/

01/01/2026

From all of us at Iredell Health:
We wish you a safe, happy and healthy 2026! 🎊

12/31/2025

Dr. Joe Mazzola, VP of Medical Affairs, spoke with Queen City News yesterday regarding our latest visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

We are thankful for our community's support in keeping our friends and neighbors well.

Hospitals across the region are tightening visitation rules as flu cases spike, with some health leaders warning this season’s strain is more severe than in ...

12/30/2025

It's Testimonial Tuesday!

In 2024, we told our story for our 70th anniversary. In 2025, it's time to let the community tell it.

Each Tuesday, we are featuring a Google review that tells the story of our exceptional care and compassion. Check out this one 👇

12/29/2025

⚠Important information regarding visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital⚠

Due to the uptick in respiratory illnesses, visitor restrictions will be in effect starting Tuesday, December 30 at noon.

Visitors under the age of 14 will not be permitted anywhere in the hospital with the exception of siblings in The Birth Place and those visiting patients during end-of-life care with prearrangements from the patient's care team. All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer and tissues available at all entrances.

As always, if you have a cough, cold, fever, or sore throat, please do not visit a patient. The wellbeing of our patients is our top priority.
View the visitor policy here: iredellhealth.org/visitors

12/26/2025

Get to know our first year residents!

This week, we are featuring Xixi Yi, DO.

🩺Why did you decide to become a doctor?
I've been interest in Chinese traditional medicine since I was young. I get fulfillment out of seeing people be healed.

🩺Who is someone that inspires you (inside or outside of healthcare)?
Dr. Ben Carson and his book Gifted Hands.

🩺What has been your favorite rotation thus far?
The Critical Care Unit.

🩺What is your go-to song to pump you up before a shift?
Not a song, but I like a coffee shop jazz playlist.

🩺What is one thing you want patients to know about you?
I'm always available.

12/25/2025

From all of us at Iredell Health, we wish you a joyful, healthy and safe holiday season. 💙