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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 01, 2023November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms and screening tools to detect lung cancer early.
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Micahla Kitchen, PA-C, Joins Central Carolina Sports & Orthopedic Medicine
October 04, 2023Physician Assistant specializes in general orthopedics, sports medicine, fracture care, joint replacement surgery and injections
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Breast Cancer: Be Aware and Take Action
September 29, 2023Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities. In recognition of this important health observance, we asked Hakeem Yusuf, MD, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Central Carolina Hospital, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this form of cancer.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 07, 2023Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Kevin Khoudary, MD, a urologist at Central Carolina Hospital, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer.
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Hakeem Yusuf, MD, Joins Central Carolina Women's Health Center
September 05, 2023Obstetrician/gynecologist was educated in London and Grenada before completing residency in Brooklyn, NY
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Paul Heimbecker, MD, Joins Central Carolina Physician Practices
August 16, 2023Long-time Sanford obstetrician/gynecologist renames practice Central Carolina Gynecology and Aesthetics
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
July 31, 2023August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each year, we take this time to recognize that vaccines are essential to our health and the health of our community – a lesson that the past few years have made especially clear.
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Central Carolina Recognized for Efforts to Improve Rural Stroke Care
July 10, 2023Hospital receives Rural Recognition Bronze award from American Heart Association
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Central Carolina Recognized for Excellence in Stroke and Diabetes Care
July 06, 2023Hospital receives Stroke “GoldPlus” award from American Heart Association
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Sanford Woman Receives Lifesaving Care After Attack From Flesh-Eating Bacteria
July 05, 2023One in three patients nationwide dies from rare "necrotizing fasciitis"
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Central Carolina Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Recognized For Clinical Excellence
June 22, 2023Central Carolina Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine has earned a national Center of Distinction award for 2022 for its outstanding clinical outcomes. The award was received from Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services, in recognition of the center achieving a patient satisfaction rate above 92 percent for 12 consecutive…
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ER Renovation Project Begins
June 20, 2023A two-year renovation, rebuilding and reimagining of the Emergency Department at Central Carolina Hospital officially got underway on Monday, June 19. The $10.6 million project will be well worth the wait, resulting in a 33 percent increase in Emergency Department beds to better serve our community’s needs. “This modern re-envisioning of the entire Emergency…
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
June 12, 2023By Gerard O’Donnell, MD Central Carolina Internal Medicine Associates Over the past hundred years, medical technology has improved exponentially. Humans today have better access to care than our ancestors could have dreamed of. Despite these advances in medicine, one thing remains true: men have a shorter life expectancy than women. In 2021 there was a five-year…
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Be Aware of Stroke Warning Signs
May 12, 2023By Yousif Alkadhi, MD, FACEP Medical Director and Chair, Emergency Medicine Chief of Staff, Central Carolina Hospital May is a designated time for many important health observances, including Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. Suffering from a stroke can be deadly. In fact,…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
February 28, 2023National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy? by Phillip J. Brondon, M.D. The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were…
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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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