Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Author at Washington Daily News

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Reasons for optimism this flu season: vaccine, testing, masks

Fall is known for cooler weather, the holiday spirit and the beginning of respiratory virus season, and this year we must be more mindful than ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:59 am

Beaufort County

Vidant Beaufort Hospital awards Community Benefit Grants

Vidant Beaufort Hospital awarded $100,000 to 23 recipients on Sept. 3, as part of the annual Community Benefit Grants program, which is funded by Vidant ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Sunday, September 13, 2020 7:41 am

Beaufort County

Local nurse recognized with DAISY Award for nursing excellence

Vidant Beaufort Hospital is proud to announce that intensive care unit nurse Greg Miller has been named a recipient of the DAISY Award. The DAISY ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Saturday, September 12, 2020 9:37 am

Community Columns

Stroke and the role of the physical therapist

MARIA YOST Unfortunately, in our area, we see the impacts of a stroke all too often. Higher risk has been identified for people over a ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Friday, September 4, 2020 6:32 pm

Community Columns

Sleeping your way to better health

ALENE PAYNE Sleep awareness goes much deeper than trying to get in a few more minutes each morning before getting up and facing the day. ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Friday, August 21, 2020 9:24 pm

Business

Vidant Beaufort Hospital selects new president

GREENVILLE — Vidant Health is pleased to announce Debra Hernandez, MHA, RN, FACHE, CENP, has been named president at Vidant Beaufort Hospital effective Aug. 17. ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Monday, July 27, 2020 10:02 pm

Beaufort County

Vidant Beaufort team member receives Respiratory Care Award

There are many attributes to an excellent health care professional — patience, empathy, skill and judgement. Being an advocate for patients is high on that ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Monday, July 13, 2020 2:21 pm

Community Columns

Strokes: a medical emergency

By RACHAEL MILLER According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:36 am

Beaufort County

COVID-19: state stats at a glance

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in North Carolina continued to rise from 23,365 on Sunday to 24,057 Monday. There have been 790 deaths in ... Read more

by Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:41 am

Community Columns

Highlighting your health: convenient radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients

For patients in eastern North Carolina with any type of cancer, the burden of travel can be a very real challenge. Some have a hard ... Read more