Health Care News

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
Wellness Resources

Local instructor offers lowdown on water aerobics

YWCA aquatics director Aileen Sutton said a sense of community and physical benefits make water aerobics a popular choice.... Read More

Jul 29, 2026 • Amy Kilgore Mangus
Wellness Resources

Feel your best: Fitness studios, yoga classes and wellness centers around Wilmington

Discover Wilmington-area fitness studios, yoga classes and wellness centers that make it easy to stay active and feel your best.... Read More

Jul 28, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
Health Care News

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
Health Care News

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
Health Care News

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
Doctors + Medical

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
Wellness Resources

Giving Back to Health Needs

Area donors uplift Wilmington's health care system... Read More

Aug 7, 2025 • Beth A. Klahre
Doctors + Medical

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