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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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New Hospital for Brunswick Co.

Novant Health is expanding its presence in Brunswick County. According to a news release on Monday, Novant Health has received state approval to build a 20-bed hospital and a free-standing emergency department in Brunswick County. ... Read More

Mar 30, 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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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
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New Novant facility offers cutting-edge neurological care

With highly specialized staff and state-of-the-art technology, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center's new Neurosciences Institute offers services at the forefront of brain, spine and neurological care.... Read More

Mar 6, 2023 • Lynda Van Kuren
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On-demand caregiving now available in Wilmington

New to Wilmington, CareYaya is an app that connects those in need of affordable caregiving services with students working towards careers in health care.... Read More

Jan 31, 2023 • Laura Moore