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Dr. Eric J. DeMaria named ECU Health’s chief of surgery, chair of the Department of Surgery for the Brody School of Medicine at ECU

Pictured Tess Judge, Outer Banks Health board chair, Lynne Miles, FACHE, administrator of regional operations, Walter Holton, MD [retired], Barbara Holton, and Ronnie Sloan, FACHE, president.

Groundbreaking ceremony marks expansion of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine practice in Manteo

ECU Health nationally recognized as top performer for patient experience

An ECU Health team member moves a patient to a room. The patient sits in a wheelchair and smiles up at the care team member.

ECU Health announces team member starting wage increase

The Carol S. and Edward D. Cowell, Jr. Cancer Center is shown from across the street in Nags Head.

Outer Banks Health celebrates opening of Cowell Cancer Center

Dr. Yaolin Zhou makes notes during an examination of a sample.

Dr. Yaolin Zhou recognized as emerging leader in health care by Becker’s Hospital Review

ECU Health announces executive leadership appointments

A team gathers to discuss patient care at the ECU Health heart center.

Mose achieves Fellowship in the American College of Medical Practice Executives

Year in Review: ECU Health recognizes 2023 milestones

Dr. Mark A. Newell appointed to serve on North Carolina Medical Board

ECU, ECU Health announce new academic practice collaboration

Technology on a virtual screen

ECU Health named a 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey recipient

Ellen Walston poses for a photo with the Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award at the Governor’s Highway Safety Conference in New York City.

Greenville Traffic Safety Task Force earns national achievement award

A doctor talks with two patients

Coastal Plains Network saves Medicare more than $13.2 million in 2022; ECU Health to receive $5 million from savings

From left: Brennen Reynolds, Jeffrey Woods, Dr. Sy Saeed, Isa Diaz, Dr. Michael Genovese, Chris Hunter, Sec. Kody H. Kinsley, Dr. Michael Waldrum, Brian Floyd, Todd Hickey, Bob Greczyn, Dr. Michael Lang, Chancellor Philip Rogers, William Monk hold shovels during the groundbreaking for the upcoming behavioral health hospital in Greenville.

ECU Health, Acadia Healthcare host groundbreaking ceremony for new behavioral health hospital

ECU Health and community leaders gather for a group photo during the 75th anniversary celebration at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital celebrates 75 years of excellence in service

ECU Health names Jenny Markham as Chief Legal Officer

Brian Floyd, Rep. Greg Murphy, Chairman Jason Smith and Rep. Claudia Tenney tour ECU Health Medical Center.

ECU Health hosts U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means members

ECU Health CEO, Brody School of Medicine Dean Dr. Michael Waldrum issues statement on NC Budget

ECU Health physical therapist earns national recognition

ECU Health announces two hospital president appointments

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Tony Khoury appointed to ECU Health Medical Center Board of Trustees

The exterior of ECU Health Medical Center, near the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower.

ECU Health Medical Center earns national accreditation from Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons

ECU Health hospitals receive Get With The Guidelines® awards, Mission: Lifeline® award

ECU Health Medical Center celebrates Project SEARCH graduates

ECU Health Medical Center Echocardiography Laboratory team poses for a photo with their certificate.

ECU Health Medical Center Echocardiography Laboratory earns reaccreditations

ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum speaks during a press conference unveiling ECU Health's logo.

ECU Health statement on signing of Medicaid Expansion bill

ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum speaks during a press conference unveiling ECU Health's logo.

ECU Health grateful to lawmakers for reaching Medicaid expansion agreement

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in the daytime.

Judy Bruno to leave ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Brian Harvill to serve as interim president

An ECU Health EastCare ambulance drives down the road.

Debra Hernandez named senior vice president of System Emergency Services

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ECU Health Chief Nursing Executive Trish Baise speaks with new graduate nurses during a hiring event in Greenville.

‘The land of opportunities:’ ECU Health new grad nursing event connects nurses to their future

Jim Worden poses for a photo with ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum after Worden received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award.

Dr. Jim Worden receives the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award after 41 years of service to ECU Health

Members of the ECU Health Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team gather for a photo at their clinic.

Cardiac rehabilitation strengthens and inspires patients recovering from life-threatening diagnoses

A local law enforcement officer helps a student get fitted for a bike helmet during a recent community event.

ECU Health partners with local law enforcement agencies to bring bicycle helmets to students

Haley Behm, a third-year medical student at Brody School of Medicine, places a Legacy Teacher pin on Cleve Smith during the fifth Legacy Teachers Celebration.

Fifth annual Legacy Teachers Celebration honors student-patient connections

Lacey Boldyrev, a PICU nurse at Maynard Children's Hospital, stands on her unit.

After son’s stay in PICU, Lacey Boldyrev found nursing as a way to support children and their families

Current and retired North Carolina law enforcement and first responders practice airway management techniques at the Brody School of Medicine simulation center.

State law enforcement and first responders use Brody simulation center for medical training

A family looks at a solar eclipse in a public park.

ECU Health expert urges eye safety ahead of solar eclipse

Pause to Give Life event recognizes organ donors, patients on transplant lists

Dr. Eric J. DeMaria named ECU Health’s chief of surgery, chair of the Department of Surgery for the Brody School of Medicine at ECU

Jell-O toss event brings smiles to patients at Maynard Children’s Hospital

Local and state partners gather together at Monroe Center at ECU Health to train for joint response coordination in response to a large-scale chemical or radiological event.

Eastern Healthcare Preparedness Coalition promotes regional coordination with tabletop exercise

Pictured Tess Judge, Outer Banks Health board chair, Lynne Miles, FACHE, administrator of regional operations, Walter Holton, MD [retired], Barbara Holton, and Ronnie Sloan, FACHE, president.

Groundbreaking ceremony marks expansion of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine practice in Manteo

A team gathers to discuss patient care at the ECU Health heart center.

VAD program at ECU Health Medical Center recognized for excellent performance in Joint Commission survey

ECU Health team members, along with community partners, pose for a photo during Operation Medicine Drop, an event where the public can dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications.

ECU Health, Operation Medicine Drop collects prescription drugs for disposal

Attendees listen to a presenter during a youth mental health conference for professionals across the state, hosted by ECU Health and NCDHHS.

ECU Health partners with NCDHHS to host youth mental health conference

Nolan Davis, who matched at ECU Health Medical Center, poses for a photo with his family during Match Day 2024.

ECU Health celebrates Match Day, welcomes 14 Brody matches to ECU Health Medical Center

Dr. Matthew Ledoux speaks to students during a Chat with a Doc event through Health Sciences Academy at ECU Health Medical Center.

Pitt County high school students “Chat with a Doc” to learn about health care careers at ECU Health Medical Center

A local student with Pactolus Global School works on her stuffed animal during the Teddy Bear Hospital event.

ECU Health, Pitt County Health Sciences Academy hosts Teddy Bear Hospital

ECU Health Bertie, Chowan and Roanoke-Chowan hospitals President Brian Harvill speaks at a Medicaid expansion event in Windsor.

ECU Health joins Governor, state and community leaders at Medicaid enrollment event in Windsor

ECU medical students celebrate Match Day, learn residency training locations

ECU Health COO Brian Floyd speaks at a Care4Carolina Medicaid expansion event at Pitt Community College.

ECU Health joins Care4Carolina Medicaid expansion event

Dr. Trish Baise, chief nursing officer at ECU Health, speaks during the Collaborative Nurse Research Day. To her left is Dr. Bimbola Akintade, dean and professor at ECU’s College of Nursing.

Collaborative Nurse Research Day promotes health care innovation across eastern North Carolina

Members of the ECU Health Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team gather for a photo at their clinic.

Support and guidance from pulmonary rehabilitation team helps patients resume daily activities

Stay on ECU Health’s rehabilitation unit inspires Kasey Shue to pursue recreational therapist degree

Dr. Leigh Patterson, chief of services for Emergency Medicine at ECU Health Medical Center and chair of Emergency Medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, stands with Alex Baylis, ED nurse manager at ECU Health Medical Center, outside of the Emergency Department at ECU Health Medical Center.

ECU Health Emergency Department’s leadership guiding team through unprecedented time

Brian Floyd, COO at ECU Health, speaks to a group of lawmakers and health care leaders during an NCHA Meet and Greet event at Pitt Community College.

ECU Health leaders join lawmakers, health care professionals for NCHA Meet and Greet

Combined photo of, from left to right: Noor Baloch, Nolan Davis, Michael Denning, Charles Johnson, Hannah Rayala, Emmalee Todd, Ben Wise and Michael Wright. They will join students from other colleges and universities across the state in the North Carolina Medical Society Kanof Institute of Physician Leadership’s 2024 Future Clinician Leaders College (FCLC).

ECU medical students selected for NC Medical Society leadership program

Students discuss a career in health care with ECU Health nurses at a station on pediatric care during the Health Sciences Academy career fair.

Growing Local: Health Sciences Academy career fair helps introduce students to potential health care careers

ECU Health nationally recognized as top performer for patient experience

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