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Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving outcomes and minimizing disabilities and accelerating recovery times. UNC Health Johnston has received the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD PLUS award with target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines. Join us as we celebrate our team’s dedication to providing quality, timely care to our patients. Visit the link below to learn more about this award. https://lnkd.in/e32yUUFB

Exciting News! Our Camp Med program will be featured on the My Carolina show on CBS-17! Tune in tomorrow at 9 a.m. to see Lori Martin discuss the invaluable opportunities available to local high schoolers at Camp Med. #WorkforceDevelopment #STEMeducation

We are delighted to welcome the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine class of 2026! Beginning July 22, these dedicated students will start two years of clinical rotations at UNC Health Johnston. Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they start their journey toward successful careers in health care.

Are you interested in a health care career? Our job shadow program at UNC Health Johnston offers an opportunity to explore different medical positions and observe alongside the dedicated staff at UNC Health Johnston. Take the first step toward your health care career below. https://bit.ly/3xRtme5

We are excited to celebrate our latest Stroke Elite nurses, Samantha Harris, Kathyrine Sarabia and Stephanie Mitchener! Samantha is a night shift charge nurse in our Smithfield emergency department, while Kathyrine and Stephanie are team members at our Smithfield ICU. Achieving this recognition requires our stroke teams to work hard to ensure the fastest door-to-needle time, the crucial period from hospital arrival to treatment. Join us in celebrating these outstanding nurses for their commitment to quality care. Their dedication helps us uphold our standards as a primary stroke center.

Join us as we celebrate the momentous career of Matylda Malocha, who is retiring after over 30 years with UNC Health Johnston. Matylda has been a dedicated teammate, an invaluable resource, and a friend to all of us at UNC Health Johnston. Her commitment and passion have made a lasting impact on our organization. Thank you, Matylda, for your many years of service! We wish you all the best in your retirement.

Time is running out to cast your votes for The Johnstonian 'Best of Johnston County' Awards! As a reminder, we are nominated for 'Best Hospital' and 'Best Pharmacy'. Several of our nurses and physicians have also received individual nominations, so we hope you’ll consider voting for them as well! . Voting closes on July 8! Thank you for your support! https://bit.ly/3xGQ1tq

Congratulations to Gray Boyette on his well-deserved retirement from UNC Health Johnston! Gray has been a member of our radiology department for 37 years. His commitment and service have made a lasting impact on our team. We wish Gray the best as he enters a new chapter of his life.

Congratulations to our ambassador of the month, Michael Blancher! Michael is a night shift security officer at the hospital in Smithfield. CEO, Tom Williams, commends Blancher for setting a positive example in his department. “He listens to concerns, addresses them, and collaborates effectively with the emergency and behavioral health departments where he’s assigned,” Williams said. Before joining UNC Health Johnston three years ago, Michael retired from the state’s Department of Adult Correction. “I feel blessed to have found such a great job after my retirement with the state. My skills and experience have served me well,” he said. Join us as we celebrate Michael’s contributions to our team. #OneGreatTeam

Join us in celebrating Holly Thompson and Joni Guy, our newest Stroke Elite nurses! Holly and Joni, both ICU nurses, have been recognized with the Stroke Elite award for their care of a stroke patient and documentation of care given. To receive this recognition, members of our stroke teams work quickly and precisely to accomplish the quickest door-to-needle time for stroke patients. Please join us in congratulating both nurses for their urgency and expertise while providing quality care to our patients and upholding our standard as a primary stroke center.