
Posted on June 10, 2020

Medical Leader David Oliver Retires
From New Bern Sun Journal by Bill Hand June 9, 2020 A New Bern leader in the medical community has retired from his practice. Cardiologist David Oliver, a practitioner in the area for 42 years, was instrumental in founding the area’s first heart catheterization lab, and also one of the founders of Coastal Carolina Health…
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Posted on April 03, 2020
CCHC Face Mask Donations
We are so grateful to the talented people who are donating these colorful masks to our providers. Our goal is to have two masks per person, so if you are good with a sewing machine, we would gladly accept newly made masks! We’re all in this together and these acts of kindness mean so much!…
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Posted on December 03, 2019

Today is #GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. By donating to the CCHC Foundation, you can help support patient assistance and other community programs such as the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, and Vaping Education Programs in our schools. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the…
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Posted on December 03, 2019
December 3-7 is National Influenza Vaccination Week
This week is designated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as National Influenza Vaccination Week. Everyone 6 months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine, and it’s not too late to get yours now. Remember that as long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illness, vaccination is effective in helping prevent…
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Posted on October 03, 2019
October is Healthy Lung Month
We rarely think about breathing except when it’s hard to do. That’s why every October, many organizations join forces to educate the public about the importance of protecting our lungs against general neglect, disease, mold, air pollution, and smoking. Bottom line: If we take care of our lungs, our lungs will take care of us….
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Posted on March 25, 2019

Spring Allergy Tips
With the weather finally starting to warm up, all most of us want to do is get outside and enjoy! The only downfall? Allergies. Thankfully there are some tips and tricks to help lessen those allergy symptoms and help you keep enjoying the beauty of spring time! The biggest cause of allergies is pollen from…
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Posted on February 04, 2019

World Cancer Day
Every year February 4th is recognized as World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day was started to help bring awareness to the many issues surrounding Cancer. From the actual disease, to coping mechanisms for patients and care givers, World Cancer Day bridges the gap between people of all areas and ages to unite us in the…
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Posted on January 28, 2019

Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
Last week was National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Across the country schools and others developed programs and events to help educate the youth on the effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse. With the rise in teen vaping over the past few years now is a better time than ever to educate yourself,…
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Posted on January 21, 2019

Turn Down for what?
“I love this song! Turn it up!” It’s a phrase we have all said at least once in our lives and can actually be damaging our ability to hear. How loud is too loud, and ways to keep the tunes rolling while also preventing hearing loss. Did you know that 1.1 billion people between the…
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Posted on January 14, 2019

Flu V. Cold
Cold and Flu season is upon us, as the cold weather outside is keeping us trapped indoors, it seems as though its harder to stay away from sickness. Many will end up with the common cold, but it is often hard to distinguish whether you have a cold or the Flu. Knowing the difference is…
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