Cape Fear Valley Health News

When people hear the words palliative care, many immediately think of hospice or end-of-life care. But that’s one of the biggest misconceptions Jessica Plants hopes to address.As a nurse practitioner ...

With the opening of an inpatient psychiatric unit in Lillington and a community mental health center in Dunn.Located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Dorothea Dix Adolescent...

Every year, seasonal influenza (flu) affects millions of people worldwide. While many recover within a week or two, the flu can lead to serious complications, especially for young children, older adul...

As a board-certified primary care physician, Shaun Hines, DO, has seen a lot of patients with chronic health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure. Not long into his career, there was one quest...

In its new location on the campus of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center offers advanced care for wounds that are chronic and slow to heal. And the solutions go far...

As summer ends and school buses hit the roads, a wave of familiar back-to-school anxiety settles over parents with the inevitable return of classroom germs.Preventative wellness begins well before the...

Cape Fear Valley Health has named Tammy Thurman its new corporate director of community affairs, bringing more than 23 years of experience in community relations, government affairs and building partn...

Cody Chavis, director of lifeLINK Air and lifeLINK Specialty Care at Cape Fear Valley Health, has been named one of the Association of Air Medical Services’ 2026 40 Under 40 Rising Leaders in Medical ...

When Gary Edwards was in his early 60s, he was like many people who rarely saw a doctor. "If I had a cold, I'd go,"he recalled. "But I never did any of those preventive tests. I figured the more you t...

Long time community leaders, philanthropists and physicians Drs. Rakesh and Vinita Gupta honor their past and invest in the future with a gift to provide scholarships for students attending Methodist ...