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Central Carolina Hospital Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 06, 2020Central Carolina Hospital is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week – observed annually May 6-12 – honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated their…
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Central Carolina Hospital: Keeping our patients safe during COVID-19
April 27, 2020By Beth Skarbinski, CNO and Donna Torre-Fancher, Infection Preventionist Treating infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is not new to hospitals, and the guidelines for protecting patients, staff and visitors are comprehensive and evidence-based. You hear often that COVID-19 patients are treated in isolation, and while specific elements of…
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 21, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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Central Carolina Hospital Sees First Positive COVID-19 Case
March 31, 2020Central Carolina Hospital is committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone who walks through our doors. We can confirm that we have identified a patient who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and this patient is currently in isolation at our hospital. We are continuing to work closely with the Lee County Health Department and…
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COVID-19 Update: New Visitor Restrictions Now in Place at Central Carolina Hospital
March 23, 2020As the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, so does our hospital’s response. Central Carolina Hospital remains committed to the safety of our patients, staff, providers, and the community at large. In accordance with recommendations from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and…
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COVID-19: What Central Carolina Hospital is Doing and What You Can Do
March 14, 2020It probably feels as if coronavirus – or as it is officially known, COVID-19 – is all anyone is talking about these days. As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the seasonal flu continue to spread across the U.S., you also may feel a certain level of concern over how this disease could affect you or your loved ones, or if your local healthcare…
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Central Carolina Hospital Names Beth Skarbinski CNO
March 12, 2020SANFORD, NC - (March 5, 2019) Central Carolina Hospital is proud to announce the hiring of a new Chief Nursing Officer, Beth Skarbinski, MSHCE, RNC, CPHRM, CPPS. Beth has served as the interim CNO since September 2019. Beth has a wide range of experience and accomplishments that she will bring to her role as CNO. Her previous positions include…
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Eat Right, Bite by Bite: How to make good nutrition work for you
March 09, 2020Eating healthy helps us get and stay healthy. And there’s no better time to adopt useful strategies for making good nutrition an essential part of your health journey than National Nutrition Month.® This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” – a great reminder that eating healthy and responsibly…
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In the Mix: Why it might be time to add routine colonoscopies to your health journey
March 09, 2020It’s a scene many of us can recall. You arrive home from school, rush to your bedroom and tune your boombox to your favorite radio station. You pop in a blank cassette tape, or one you’ve recorded over so many times before, to capture the songs you love – or the songs you hope someone else will love, too. If that scene of adding favorite songs to your…
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Is it a sign?
February 11, 2020Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to approximately one in four male deaths and one in five female deaths. One of the ways to help change that statistic is by staying on top of the warning signs of heart disease so that it can be caught…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2020Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters: Dried beans, low-salt…
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29 Days of Heart: This Leap Year, Take Charge of Your Heart
February 04, 2020Leap Year gives you an extra day. But a healthy heart can give you extra years. That’s why Central Carolina Hospital is celebrating American Heart Month with 29 Days of Heart. For each day in February, you can visit CentralCarolinaHosp.com for an informative article to help you take charge of your heart health. Why is your heart so deserving of this much attention?…
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HIROMI MARUYAMA, MD JOINS CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
January 27, 2020Sanford, NC (January 27, 2020) – Central Carolina Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Hiromi Maruyama has joined Central Carolina Community Family Care’s Sanford location and will be offering family care throughout Sanford and surrounding areas. Maruyama started at the beginning of the month and is taking new patients. “Dr. Maruyama comes to us…
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Sleep, Glorious Sleep: Resolving to Get the Rest You Need This Year
January 08, 2020Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions yet? As the calendar turns to a fresh page, many of us make a fresh resolve to eat better, do better and be better. But have you ever made a resolution to sleep better? It’s one you may want to consider. “Many people don’t connect the dots between the quality of their sleep and the quality of their overall…
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Let Your Heart Be Light: Taking Care of Yourself During the Busy Holiday Season
December 11, 2019December is often called the most wonderful time of the year – and for good reason. Visits with family and friends, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes are all great reasons to celebrate during this festive time of year. Unfortunately – for many of us – December is often the most stressful time of the year as…
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Central Carolina Physician Practices Acquires Carolina Women’s Health Center
December 10, 2019Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Physician Practices acquired Carolina Women’s Health Center on December 1, 2020. The practice’s new name will be Central Carolina Obstetrics and Gynecology. Carolina Women’s has a long history of excellent service to our community and this acquisition helps Central Carolina Physician Practices better serve their…
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Central Carolina Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader
November 18, 2019Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Central Carolina’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.Cardiovascular…
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DIABETES: What You Should Know
November 13, 2019If you aren't living with diabetes, there's a good chance that at least one of the friends or loved ones who you'll see this upcoming holiday season is affected by the disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the U.S. -- or one in 10 -- have diabetes. And one in four of those are unaware that they…
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DAISY Award To Extraordinary Central Carolina Hospital Nurse
November 06, 2019The DAISY Foundation and DAISY Award The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the Barnes family in memory of their son, J. Patrick Barnes who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. It is dedicated to funding research to help fight diseases of the immune system and supporting ITP patients and their families. Having…
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ARE YOU COVERED? Health Insurance Marketplace Now Open Through December 15
November 06, 2019November 1 marked the beginning of open enrollment for 2020 health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Since debuting in 2013, the Health Insurance Marketplace has provided access to low-cost healthcare coverage for millions who would otherwise be without health insurance or who are interested in taking advantage of more cost-effective…
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