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~The most beautiful action in the world is to love.
The second most beautiful is to give of yourself.
-Bertha von Suttn

Whether you have retired after a long career, are just beginning school, or somewhere in between, volunteer opportunities abound for everyone at Lenoir Memorial. We boast over 200 volunteers working in 20-plus departments, and the Junior Volunteer Program attracts the talents of 50-plus students each year. As a Lenoir Memorial volunteer, you will have the opportunity to serve in many capacities that benefit patients, visitors and the community. Here are some ways you can help:

  • Staff the Information Desk
  • Deliver Mail & Flowers
  • Discharge Patients
  • Aid Families in Surgical Family Waiting Room
  • Serve Customers in the Gift Shop
  • Provide Snacks to Staff and Patients via the Cheer Cart
  • Transport patients via the courtesy golf cart from visitor parking lot to hospital entrance.

For more information on volunteering at Lenoir Memorial, call Ann Durusky at 252.522.7006 or email her at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). You may download an adult volunteer application and return it to us by mail or deliver it in person.

Mail to:
Volunteer Services
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
100 Airport Road
Kinston, NC 28501

Download application for adult volunteer services
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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Lenoir 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

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Lenoir 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!

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New 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.

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Personal 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.

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Revitalize

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.

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Matt’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.

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Energy 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.

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Colorectal 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.

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Colorectal 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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