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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 01, 2023It’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease, making this disease the leading cause of death for both men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
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Central Carolina Hospital Welcomes Dr. Richard Slusher
January 23, 2023Central Carolina Hospital today announced that Richard M. Slusher, DO has joined its staff and will be offering orthopedic and sports medicine services to patients in Sanford and the surrounding region. In addition to seeing patients at the hospital, Dr. Slusher will also see new and established patients at Central Carolina Sports and Orthopedic Medicine, which is part of Central Carolina Physician Practices, the affiliated medical group of the hospital.
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Central Carolina Hospital Celebrates $10.6 Million Emergency Department Renovation & Expansion with Groundbreaking Ceremony
November 18, 2022Central Carolina Hospital, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to mark the renovation and expansion of its emergency department in Sanford, NC. A group of leaders from the hospital, Duke Health and Lifepoint Health gathered with community leaders to celebrate and share more specifics about the project, which is made possible by a $10.6 million investment from Duke LifePoint Healthcare.
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Central Carolina Hospital’s ER to Benefit from $10.6 Million in Renovations and Enhancements
September 28, 2022Central Carolina Hospital today announced plans for a major renovation and expansion of the facility’s emergency department (ED). The design and construction plans for the project will be unveiled during a celebratory groundbreaking event later this year.
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Central Carolina Physician Practices Welcomes Two Newest Primary Care Providers
September 18, 2022Central Carolina Physician Practices has welcomed two new primary care providers Amie Motley, FNP and Kazz Marsey, PA-C to its network of primary and specialty clinics. Motley has joined Central Carolina Community Care, and Marsey has joined Central Carolina Sandhills Family Care.
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August 2022 Monthly Health Article – Back-To-School Health Tips
August 01, 2022Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 01, 2022School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool, or even the occasional fireworks display.
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Men's Health Month
June 01, 2022It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming.
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 18, 2022When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up?
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April 2022 Monthly Health Article – Allergy Season
April 05, 2022A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
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Help Lee County Improve Our Community's Health-Take our health assessment survey
March 20, 2022The Lee Community Action Network (LeeCAN) “A Healthy Carolinians Partnership”, Central Carolina Hospital, and the Lee County Health Department are launching the 2022 Community Health Assessment survey today and are asking for the public’s feedback on the community’s health.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 01, 2022In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s Must-See TV lineup, it could be time for another “must” – a colonoscopy.
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2022Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before.
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2022You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease?
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2022You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health.
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2022When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come.
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2022Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age.
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2022As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority.
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We Heart Dessert
February 23, 2022How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner?
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