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Go to the track and WALK!
Posted On: March 27 2012
The Lenoir Memorial community walking track is open 24/7. With convenient parking, water fountain, fenced-in playground, and picnic tables, it is the perfect location to start a walking program.
Lighten Up Lenoir
Posted On: March 27 2012
Lighten Up Lenoir is a 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 May 21 and again on September 19 so log on and sign up! www.lightenuplenoir.org
Lenoir Memorial adds physician at Lenoir Surgical
News, New Procedures, Services
Posted On: March 27 2012
Wayne Jarman, MD has joined the staff at Lenoir Surgical. Back in November, Lenoir Memorial opened its second hospital-owned clinic, Lenoir Surgical, which is located in the old Kinston Surgical Associates offices. Dr. Jarman and Dr. Tanner are both general surgeons and are accepting new patients. Most insurances are accepted and filed. For additional information please contact the practice directly at 252-775-5999
New Cancer Resource Center opens in October
News, New Procedures, Services
Posted On: July 12 2011
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.
Personal Wellness Profiles
News, New Procedures, Services
Posted On: July 12 2011
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.
New technology for lung cancer detection
Posted On: June 02 2011
Lenoir Memorial provides many of the latest diagnostic technologies for cancer diagnosis. Technology continues to revolutionize every medical subspecialty including those dealing with healing cancer. The new Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), is only available east of I-95 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. A powerful new outpatient test EBUS, or bronchoscopy with ultrasound, lets physicians “see” through lung tissue, to test for lung conditions such as lung cancer, lymphoma, and sarcoidosis. The innovative bronchoscopy procedure is less risky, yet similar to in effectiveness as major diagnostic surgery.
Lenoir Memorial offers HALO Ablation for Barrett’s Esophagus
Posted On: April 19 2011
Lenoir Memorial is now offering BARRX HALO Ablation for the treatment of Barratt’s Esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition of the esophagus caused by chronic acid reflux. Millions in the United States suffer from acid reflux and are at risk for Barrett's esophagus. Many of its symptoms are similar to acid reflux symptoms. If left untreated, Barrett's esophagus can become cancerous, and mortality rates on esophageal cancer are very high.
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