Health News For Columbus County, NC
Urologist Christian T. deBeck, MD, has joined Lumberton Urology Clinic and the medical staff of UNC Health Southeastern. He specializes in robotic, minimally-invasive and laser surgery, as well as the treatment of prostate cancer, kidney [Read More]
Columbus Regional halted visitation in the Emergency Department today (Saturday) due to increasing numbers of patients. Hospital spokeswoman Stephanie Miller said there is a critical need to provide beds for patient care in the ED. [Read More]
A sweet celebration of a vital part of nature is set for Whiteville on Sept. 11. The N. C. Honey Festival highlights the significance of bees in the environment, celebrates honey and honey products, encourages [Read More]
Helping the community has been a staple part of Dameron Drug ever since they opened their doors in 1946. H.G. “Doc” Dameron moved to Tabor in 1946. He then purchased the Prince Drug Store from [Read More]
A non-profit organization is putting out the call to those in need. The Southeastern Community Action Partnership has been serving families in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson, and Scotland counties since 1964. Their newest [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper and the COVID-19 Task Force will update the state’s efforts on the coronavirus response at 1:30 p.m. Click on the link below to watch the live stream. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
The recent rapid increase in local COVID-19 cases has led to a step backward in visitation at Columbus Regional.Effective Tuesday (today), only one visitor per patient will be permitted from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Main Entrance [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw’s town hall is closed to walk-in traffic due a possible outbreak of COVID-19. Sara Coffman of the town staff said Town manager Damon Kempski and town officials made the decision earlier this week. Several [Read More]
The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. A. Nicole Jenkins Wednesday morning in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of her new practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy.The office is located at 612 Jefferson [Read More]
UNC Health Southeastern’s Gibson Cancer Center has added state-of-the-art technology from C-RAD to enable safer radiation treatments to more cancer patients and improve their quality of life. “The C-RAD system was selected to provide new [Read More]
Columbus Regional is hosting a blood drive June 24, and donors can walk away with some cash. The Blood Connection (TBC) will host the drive, and every donor will receive a $20 Visa gift card. [Read More]
Southeastern Wound Healing Center, an affiliate of UNC Health Southeastern and member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of the risks of chronic wounds during the eighth annual Wound Care Awareness Week, June [Read More]
Stephanie Miller, CRHS When the average person hears the term “wound care” they often think of cuts, scrapes, tourniquets, or bandages. But specializedwound care programs are much more; they play a vital role within the communities [Read More]
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems. Depression and pain [Read More]
UPDATE: More areas were added to the notice late Tuesday night. A broken main on Red Bug Road left some county customers without water Tuesday, and affected other areas as well.County staff is working to [Read More]
The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as heart or lung conditions, weakened [Read More]
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