Depts. and Specializations
- Overview
- Physician Directory
- Admissions / Registration
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Unit
- Day Surgery
- Down East Medical Supply
- Emergency Dept
- Family Birth Center
- Gastroenterology
- Hospitalist Program
- Laboratory
- Lenoir Memorial Cancer Center
- Lenoir Memorial Sleep Center
- Lenoir Orthopedics
- Lenoir Surgical
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation Services
- Transitional Care Unit
Critical Care Unit
The Critical Care Unit is a 14-bed unit located at the south end of the third floor. The purpose of this unit is to provide intensive clinical services to critically ill patients in the most proficient, cost effective manner, utilizing a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and specialized equipment.
CCU seeks to provide a holistic approach to the nursing care of the critically ill patient, prevention of complications, and restoration of the patient to a stable condition. The nursing care consists of assessment, problem identification, and implementation of a planned intervention, evaluation of effectiveness of care as well as the patient's response to medical and nursing therapy.
CCU provides an environment in which optimal care can be delivered to the patient during a critical illness. The environment of the unit provides a setting that is conducive with promoting rest and meeting the patient's spiritual, physical and emotional needs. The nursing staff of CCU maintains a high level of knowledge and specialty skills current in critical practice by regularly attending appropriate inservices and education.
The Critical Care Unit at Lenoir Memorial prides itself on the ability to assess the needs of the critically ill patient and the patient's family members. A holistic approach to excellent patient care is maintained and reviewed each shift with the use of a team approach to total patient care. CCU has the ability to monitor the patient closely with the specific use of hemodynamic monitoring equipment as well as heart, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.
Visitation is monitored closely by the CCU staff. A waiting room is located near the unit for the convenience of family members. The waiting room phone number is 252-522-7935. For more information about the Critical Care Unit, please call 252-522-7377.
Lighten Up Lenoir
Lighten Up Lenoir is a new free community weight loss program sponsored by the Minges Wellness Center and the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. Lighten Up Lenoir is designed to help you lose weight by forming motivational groups of four to keep you on target. It’s a fun way for the whole community to get healthier together. The competition begins January 23 so log on and sign up! www.lightenuplenoir.org
LEARN MORELenoir Memorial opens Lenoir Surgical
On November 21, Lenoir Memorial opened its second hospital-owned clinic in Lenoir County. Lenoir Surgical, located in the old Kinston Surgical Associates offices, is now the office of Todd Tanner, MD. Tanner has been serving the patients of Eastern NC since 1998. He and his family have close ties to Kinston and are looking forward to making Kinston home.
Lenoir Surgical
252-775-5999
LEARN MORELenoir Memorial partners with Cherry Energy
Lenoir Memorial and Cherry Energy are teaming up in the fight against breast cancer. Cherry Energy has recently painted one of their delivery trucks pink and is "Fueling the Fight" against cancer. For every gallon pumped from their pink delivery truck, a portion of the proceeds will go towards breast cancer awareness and prevention right here in Lenoir County. Join the fight!
LEARN MORENew Cancer Resource Center opens in October
Lenoir Memorial was recently selected by the American Cancer Society as one of only three organizations in North Carolina to receive special grant funding to support the operation of a Cancer Resource Center. The resource center, allows Lenoir Memorial to elevate the level of care and services offered to cancer patients.
LEARN MOREPersonal Wellness Profiles
A personal wellness profile (PWP) is a health risk appraisal. This tool provides valuable personal information about you so that an indiviudalized plan for life-style improvements can be developed. The PWP includes an assessment of your blood pressure, heart-rate, height, weight, and full lipid panel (all cholesterols). You are asked to complete a simple questionnaire about cancer, safety, and cardiovascular risks. The two-part visit is $40. Call Corporate Health Nurse Donna Potter, RN, at 252-522-7815 to schedule an appointment or learn more about this motivational tool.
LEARN MORERevitalize
Revitalize your mind and body with stretching, yoga moves, and breathing techniques. Use this mid-week (and no sweat class) to relieve ever-present stress, and soothe tight, achy muscles and joints. Connie Smith, fitness instructor, will be leading this 30 minute class. Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Minges Wellness Center.
LEARN MOREMatt’s Fit Camp
Fit Camp begins January 5 but continues on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30. Fit Camp is a fun and innovative health and fitness program only offered at the Minges Wellness Center! This class uses movement and equipment to build strength, burn calories, and improve flexibility.
LEARN MOREEnergy Balance with Lisa & Kelly
Come talk with us and learn why a healthy weight is important for your overall health. If you are overweight or obese, you are at a greater risk for health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, lung problems, and certain cancers. For these reasons, come learn why “energy balance” is important for maintaining a healthy weight.
LEARN MOREColorectal Cancer Screen
This free clinic is for men & women age 40 and up who have never been screened for or had colorectal cancer. Preregister by calling 252-522-7846.
LEARN MOREColorectal Cancer Screen
This free clinic is for men & women age 40 and up who have never been screened for or had colorectal cancer. Preregister by calling 252-522-7014.
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