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3 hospital proposals could reshape healthcare in New Hanover County

Atrium Health, Novant Health and UNC Health have submitted competing proposals that could expand hospital services, increase inpatient beds and bring new medical facilities to the Wilmington area.... Read More

Aug 13, 2026 • Cierra Noffke
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UNC Health plans new Wilmington hospital as region continues to grow

The proposed hospital would bring additional healthcare capacity, pending state approval.... Read More

Jul 6, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
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Competing Hospitals to Arrive

North Carolina officials have given Columbus Regional Healthcare System conditional approval to build a 30-bed hospital just miles from Novant Health’s proposed 20-bed hospital in Leland, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.... Read More

Apr 1, 2026 • Cierra Noffke
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Lower Cape Fear LifeCare honors physician, volunteers, caregiver

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare recently announced its 2024 Association of Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina H.O.M.E Award winners.... Read More

Jun 13, 2024 • Staff Reports
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Michael Jordan returns to Wilmington to celebrate clinic

On Tuesday, Michael Jordan came to Wilmington to cut the ribbon on the first of two medical clinics he’s helped fund in his hometown.... Read More

May 9, 2024 • Emma Dill
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YMCA eyes growth with plans for new, expanded facilities

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is laying the groundwork for growth with a proposed rezoning for a new facility in northern New Hanover County.... Read More

Apr 25, 2024 • Emma Dill
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Expo4Seniors stops in Wilmington with housing, wellness info

An event to connect older adults and their caregivers with local housing and service providers takes place in Wilmington on Nov. 15.... Read More

Nov 9, 2023 • Beth A. Klahre
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Providers turn to AI to improve scans

With deep-learning algorithms and AI, health providers are starting to use a newer technology with their MRI scans on patients.... Read More

Jun 7, 2023 • Vicky Janowski
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Novant cuts innovation lab project, including at NHRMC

Novant Health’s decision to cut a systemwide project focusing on health care innovation also means the end for a Wilmington project.... Read More

Apr 7, 2023 • Vicky Janowski