Lenoir Memorial

Hospital welcomes new physician

Michael Diamond, M.D., has joined the staff at Kinston Community Health Center. Diamond graduated from Wake Forest University with an undergraduate degree in Communications. He obtained his medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He has a special interest in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. Diamond completed his residency at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He is single and he enjoys volunteering for community efforts such as sports physicals, health fairs, and legislation advocacy.

Smith named PSEA of the Year

At the February Lenoir Memorial Board of Directors meeting, Chairman Ray Collier named Eveyln Smith, RN, Medical Oncology President's Service Excellence Award honoree for 2012. An excerpt from Smith's nomination read, "Evelyn Smith provides compassionate and quality care to the patients she servs on Medical/Oncolory on a daily basis. She exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills, which complement her ability to communicate in a clear, concise and accurate manner. when interacting with patients and staff. She has the ability to work very effectively and efficiently with cross funcational teams. She holds herself accountable high ethical standards and legal requirements setting an example to other staff."  Congratulations Evelyln Smith!

HealthLink - April 2013

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New Care Giver Support Group

Meetings will be held the first Monday of each month beginning April 8 at 2 p.m. in the Neuse Room. This group is free of charge and intended to offer support to those who are caring for adults who are ill and/or elderly.  Topics for meetings will be designed to address the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of the caregiver.  Please contact Lisa James Coffman, MSW, at 252-527-3786 at Continuum Home Care & Hospice of Kinston for more details.

McDaniel Sleep Center opens

The McDaniel Sleep Center, located near the Minges Wellness Center, was opened July 2 after this unused area of the facility was revamped. The center was named for the McDaniel family whose ancestors donated a home to be used as the first hospital in Lenoir County. The McDaniel’s granddaughter, Laura McDaniel Walker of Long Beach, Calif., made a generous donation and named the center in memory of the original donors, he said. “I’m grateful that (the family) thought of the idea to name the whole center,” Griffith said. The development of the new sleep center was partially funded by $180,000 in donations, said Dirk Griffith, director of the LMH Foundation Board. Each room has its own personality and exhibits a plaque designating a donor’s name. They look like typical bedrooms, but with state-of-the-art medical equipment in them. The rooms even feature a flat-screen television and are individually temperature-controlled. “The new suites have nice large bathrooms for each room,” Dail said.

2013 Colorectal Cancer Screening Dates

This free clinic is for men & women age 40 and up who have never been screened for or had colorectal cancer.  The clinic will be led by members of the WellAware team and the Lenoir Memorial Gastro staff.  Screening sponsored by the Lenoir Memorial Foundation.  Call 252-522-7014 to complete required registration.

Getting ready for flip-flops?

Are flip-flops really a good idea for people with diabetes?  What about those exposed toes?  Join Sandra as she shares information about routine foot care for individuals living with diabetes.  Coe learn about the importance of self-exams, foot care and the potential complications uncontrolled diabetes can have on your feet.

Obesity and Diabetes

According to the Center for Disease Control, we are eating ourselves into a diabetes epidemic. Dr. Mitra shares how weight is tied to the functions of the pancreas and hormones.  Free to the public - no registration required.  Groups welcome!

Obesity and Heart Disease

Your body is made up of water, fat, protein, carbohydrate and various vitamins and minerals. If you have too much fat — especially around your waist — you’re at higher risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. In this presentation, Dr. Mitra makes the connection with heart disease and high blood pressure.  Free to the public - no registration required. Groups welcome!

Obesity and Sleep Disorders

Not only does obesity contribute to sleep problems such as sleep apnea, but sleep problems can also contribute to obesity. Building up a sleep debt over a matter of days can impair metabolism and disrupt hormone levels. Dr. Mitra will discuss the relationship of sleep and weight. Open to the public – no registration required. Groups welcome!