Screening ‘Saved My Life’: Pinehurst Man Relies on Team Approach to Beat Lung Cancer
Ignoring medical symptoms is common, especially for men, but Raymond Pimpare is hoping his story will inspire others to do just the opposite. In 2019,…
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National Education Nonprofit, DoD STEM Launch College Readiness Program at Military-Connected Pinecrest and Union Pines High Schools
A two-year College Readiness Program (CRP) from the National Math and Science Initiative is launching at military-connected Pinecrest and Union Pines High Schools near the…
SOPHISTICATED LADIES PERFORM AT THE ENCORE CENTER
The Sophisticated Ladies, a Senior Rockette-Style Dance Troupe, has been dancing through the Pandemic. With all precautions taken, this senior group of ladies have been…
‘She Genuinely Cares:’ Reid Heart Center Nurse Honored with DAISY AWARD
Melissa Hernandez, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Hernandez, who works in Reid Heart Center, was nominated…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION DECEMBER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
While the on-going coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, it continues to create additional challenges…
Mother-Daughter Collaboration Honors Moore Memory Care Workers
The ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the Sandhills as life plan and continuing care retirement communities are coping with protecting both their…
Celebrate the Remembrance of Loved Ones this Holiday Season
PINEHURST—For more than 20 years, the Light Up a Life Ceremony has been an annual tradition, offering a time of remembrance and reflection for those…
Compassion at the Forefront: Back & Neck Pain Nurse Honored with DAISY AWARD
PINEHURST, N.C. – Kelly Holder, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Holder, a nurse who works at…
FirstHealth Offers New Treatment Option for Patients with Severe COPD/Emphysema
Revolutionary lung valve is the first FDA-approved device to help emphysema patients breathe easier without major surgery FirstHealth of the Carolinas is the first in…
Tina’s Coconut Custard Pie
Tina Viscuso has her own version of a Coconut Custard Pie that is perfect for the holidays! This fool-proof recipe is simple for bakers at…
Breathing Easy: Seven Lakes Woman Enjoying Long Walks and More After MitraClip Procedure
Brenda Robinette was part of history earlier this year at Reid Heart Center, but she hasn’t thought too much about it. She’s been too busy…
The Encore Center Features An Adult Holiday Film
In addition to our student production, Encore Center has something new for grown up elves this holiday season — the world premiere of Christmas, FL. …
Be Antibiotics Aware: Proper Use is Key to Effectiveness
Antibiotics save lives, but their overuse and misuse can put patients at unnecessary risk for preventable allergic reactions and drug-resistant infections. FirstHealth of the Carolinas…
Ask the Expert: Taking Care and Keeping Promises
Amy Natt – MS, CMC, CSA, President & CEO | Aging Outreach Services Originally published in OutreachNC, July 2019. Q: I promised my husband that…
Beacon Ridge Country Club Announces Trial Membership Program
Beacon Ridge Country Club is introducing a Trial Membership that allows golfers to play unlimited golf (includes unlimited range balls on the all grass tee…
Making Patients Feel Like Family: Moore Regional Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Jason Grooms, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Grooms, a nurse who works at Moore Regional Hospital,…
Doing Loblolly Outdoors
Loblolly Garden Club has adapted their meetings to the outdoors during these Covid restricted days. On October 26, the members met on the patio at…
Navigating Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 This Holiday Season
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Western Carolina Chapter and Eastern North Carolina Chapter are marking these events by sharing tips…
Firefighters & Marine Corps Participate in Toys-for-Tots
Moore County Firefighters will once again partner with the Marine Corps Reserve in collecting toys in the annual “Toys-for-Tots” drive. The program was started in…
FirstHealth Home Care Earns Accreditation for Telehealth Program
PINEHURST—FirstHealth Home Care is proud to announce its approval of accreditation status in Home Health telehealth by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). This…
TEA TIME AT THE CABIN TO RAISE COOL FUNDS
The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange will host a very special ‘Tea Time at the Cabin’ event on Sunday, December 13, at 15 Azalea Road. Due to…
Breakfast With Santa
The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange will host a morning visit from Santa on Saturday, December 5 at the historical 1810 cabin. Mr. and Mrs. Santa will…
FirstHealth Hospitals Achieve Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award
Named Top Ten Percent in Joint Replacement and Stroke Care FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has achieved the 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades and…
FirstHealth’s Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Event Goes Virtual for 2020
The lung cancer community in the Sandhills will come together virtually on Nov. 12 for the eighth annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event….
Sandhills Wedding & Events Association
The Sandhills Wedding & Events Association (SWEA), a local association centered around the many vendors within the wedding and events industries in the Sandhills of…
Lend a Hand to Alzheimer’s Families During Family Caregivers Month
COVID-19 Caregiver Check-in Headlining National Family Caregivers Month This Year November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Western Carolina…
Beacon Ridge Hosting Food Drive for Sandhills Food Bank
Beacon Ridge Country Club in West End is hosting a food drive (i.e. collecting non-perishable canned food) for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern…
SLGC Visit to Brie’s Garden! November 2020
Brie Arthur has created an amazing landscape at her home that is a mix of edible and ornamental plants. Google her and check it out!…
Pines Funerals – Providing The Best In Preneed Planning
Robert McFarland realized his passion for service early in life, becoming a high school firefighter in New York before starting a career in sales. He…
Commissioners Special Meeting October 29
PUBLIC NOTICE Moore County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting The Moore County Board of Commissioners will convene for a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 29,…