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New in town? Here's how Wilmington residents find the right doctors

From primary care physicians and specialists to health care systems and insurance considerations, here's what newcomers should know about finding medical care in the Wilmington area.... Read More

Jul 9, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
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Area Physician Groups & Southeastern NC Hospitals

Here are directories of list of local doctor offices and area hospitals, according to info from voluntary surveys compiled in late 2024.... Read More

Aug 13, 2025 • Staff Reports
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Dermatology practice leases first floor of new Wilmington office building

Waccamaw Dermatology, one of the largest physician-owned dermatology practices in the Carolinas, is opening an office in Wilmington.... Read More

Nov 14, 2024 • Staff Reports
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Making the rounds with Novant NHRMC's president

Ernie Bovio started in January as president of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant’s coastal region, which includes hospitals and physician offices in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.... Read More

Apr 25, 2024 • Vicky Janowski
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Surgery center recognized by orthopedic organization

Brunswick Surgery Center recently received four certificates of excellence from accreditation organization DNV Healthcare.... Read More

Apr 11, 2024 • Staff Reports
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OsteoStrong opens on College Road

OsteoStrong, a franchise that aims to strengthen its clients’ bones, has opened its doors on College Road in Wilmington. The company’s newest location opened earlier this year in an approximately 2,400-square-foot space at 814 College Road, Suit... Read More

Feb 29, 2024 • Emma Dill
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Emeritus nurses provide vital infusion of experience, support to Novant Health NHRMC

Last summer, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center launched their Emeritus Nursing Program in an attempt to curb the local impacts of a nationwide nursing shortage. A year later, the program is proving to be a success.... Read More

Oct 3, 2023 • Lynda Van Kuren
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Novant NHRMC expands clinical trials

In addition to collaborating with cancer experts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the hospital’s researchers and oncologists are participating in clinical trials and research projects.... Read More

Aug 9, 2023 • Lynda Van Kuren
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Creating a physician pipeline

As the need for more physicians continues to be a national issue, especially in fast-growing areas such as Southeastern North Carolina, health care leaders are turning to education programs to help recruit more doctors to the area.... Read More

Jun 28, 2023 • Beth A. Klahre