Health + Wellness News in Wilmington, NC

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Surgery center recognized by orthopedic organization

Apr 11, 2024 • 2 min. read

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

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EPA announces standards for PFAS regulation

Apr 11, 2024 • 5 min. read

About 100 miles up the Cape Fear River from Wilmington, EPA officials announced on Wednesday the agency's first-ever standard for PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in drinking water....

Making the rounds with Novant NHRMC's president

Apr 4, 2024 • 4 min. read

Ernie BovioErnie 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.Bovio has worked for...

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Pickler provides a place to play

Mar 7, 2024 • 5 min. read

Richard Holloman launched his quest to build the Cape Fear region’s first indoor pickleball facility after rain, cold temperatures and wind gusts hampered a three-day outdoor tournament he was helping host....

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OsteoStrong opens on College Road

Feb 29, 2024 • 2 min. read

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...

In-home care company opens locally

Jan 30, 2024 • 1 min. read

Synergy HomeCare, an Arizona-based, in-home care franchise, recently opened a location in Wilmington. Synergy HomeCare of Cape Fear, 6336 Oleander Drive, Suite 4, is owned and operated by Adam Slack, Mike Rokoski and TJ Dunn, according to a news...

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Expo4Seniors stops in Wilmington with housing, wellness info

Nov 9, 2023 • 2 min. read

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

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Emeritus nurses provide vital infusion of experience, support to Novant Health NHRMC

Oct 3, 2023 • 6 min. read

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....

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Novant NHRMC expands clinical trials

Aug 9, 2023 • 4 min. read

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....