Wayne UNC Health Care has named Dr. Jessie L. Tucker III, FACHE as President & CEO, effective Mon., Dec. 14. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over two decades of experience in executive healthcare leadership, Dr. Tucker has a long track record of gains in clinical quality, teammate engagement, financial performance and service line growth.…… read more »
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New Leader Selected For Wayne UNC Health Care
Wayne UNC To Host Emergency Blood Drive Nov. 4
Facing a one-day critical shortage of blood supplies, Wayne UNC Health Care has organized an emergency blood drive 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed., Nov. 4 in the hospital auditorium. The blood drive is open to the public. “The Blood Connection and their Operations Command Center has noticed a decrease in blood donations and those…… read more »
Wayne County Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
You can see the support for the fight against breast cancer across Goldsboro and Wayne County. In Downtown Goldsboro, the Center Street fountain is currently running pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Elsewhere, local businesses have been encouraged to join Wayne UNC Health Care’s “Wayne Goes Pink” effort by filling their storefronts with…… read more »
Wayne UNC Launches Monday Night Mammograms For October
For the month of October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Wayne UNC Health Care will offer Monday Night Mammos, encouraging women in the community to complete their annual mammograms. “Sometimes it can be hard to get in for your mammogram during the work day,” said Wayne UNC Director of Imaging Charlotte Watson. “These screenings…… read more »
Businesses, Organizations Invited To “Go Pink”
Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking businesses and organizations in Wayne County to “Go Pink” in October, as part of an expanded breast cancer awareness campaign. Last year more than 30 downtown merchants participated in Wayne UNC’s Downtown Goes Pink campaign, showing their support for women’s health. This year’s expanded campaign invites local businesses across…… read more »
2 Wayne UNC Nurses Recognized Among Best In N.C.
The North Carolina Great 100 Inc. has named Wayne UNC Health Care Orthopedic Nurse Navigator Melissa McCullen and School Nurse Jeff Kincaid among the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina. The prestigious list recognizes registered nurses for their outstanding professional abilities and commitment to improving health care in their communities. The list is compiled by…… read more »
Wayne UNC President & CEO Announces Retirement
Janie Jaberg, President and CEO of Wayne UNC Health Care, has announced her plan to retire later this year. Jaberg joined Wayne UNC Health Care in November 2016. During her tenure at Wayne, she led the organization through a period of growth and advancement which included Chest Pain Center accreditation by the ACC, patient satisfaction…… read more »
Wayne UNC Earns ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Wayne UNC Health Care for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The health system recently gained Chest Pain Center Accreditation, following a rigorous onsite evaluation of the team’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Heart…… read more »
Community Blood Drive Planned For Aug. 7
Wayne UNC Health Care will host a Community Blood Drive in partnership with the County of Wayne, The Blood Connection and The Maxwell Center on Friday, August 7 at the Maxwell Center, 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The drive, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will offer free COVID-19 antibody…… read more »
269 Take Part In Free COVID-19 Testing
Over 250 residents took advantage of the latest round of free COVID-19 testing in Wayne County. This past week, the Wayne County Health Department and Wayne UNC Health Care again teamed up to offer the free coronavirus testing at C.B. Aycock High School in Pikeville. According to Wayne County Government, 152 tests were administered on…… read more »
