Public Hearing Scheduled for December 9 in Mount Olive
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — UNC Health Wayne could see a $9.75 million investment in cancer treatment equipment as Wayne Memorial Hospital Inc. seeks state approval to acquire a new linear accelerator and CT simulator.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced Monday that Wayne Memorial Hospital Inc. has filed a Certificate of Need (CON) application for the proposed project.
According to the public notice, the application seeks approval to acquire a linear accelerator in response to a need determination identified in the 2026 State Medical Facilities Plan, along with a CT simulator at UNC Health Wayne.
A linear accelerator is a medical device used to deliver targeted radiation therapy to cancer patients. A CT simulator is used in radiation treatment planning, allowing medical professionals to map the precise area requiring treatment.
The proposed equipment would support radiation oncology services at UNC Health Wayne, potentially providing additional resources for cancer patients in Goldsboro, Wayne County, and surrounding communities.
The project is estimated to cost $9.75 million, with completion anticipated in July 2029, pending the necessary approvals.
Public Hearing Scheduled in Mount Olive
Residents will have an opportunity to provide input on the proposed project during a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, at noon, in the meeting room of Steele Memorial Library, located at 119 West Main Street in Mount Olive.
The NCDHHS Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section is also accepting written public comments regarding the proposal.
Written comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Comments may be submitted by email as an attachment to DHSR.CON.Comments@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to:
Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section
Division of Health Service Regulation
2704 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2704
For additional information, residents may contact Drew Smithwick, project analyst with the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section, at (919) 855-3873 or by email at andrew.smithwick@dhhs.nc.gov.
The Certificate of Need process allows state health officials to evaluate proposed healthcare investments and determine whether they meet identified community healthcare needs.
If approved, the project would represent a significant investment in cancer treatment technology at UNC Health Wayne.
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