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Drive-thru party highlights 2021 Cancer Survivors Day celebration
PINEHURST — Cancer affects everyone. Nearly 17 million people are living with and beyond cancer in the United States, and there are more than 43 million cancer survivors across the globe.
Celebrating together while apart: FirstHealth Cancer Survivors Day goes virtual
PINEHURST — Cancer survivors throughout the Sandhills will gather together — while staying apart — for the 33rd annual National Cancer Survivors Day.
UNC Pembroke’s SGA president refuses to let cancer define him
PEMBROKE — Thomas Crowe-Allbritton smiles in the face of adversity.
His journey to UNC Pembroke has been an uphill battle, but no matter the obstacle, he has persevered–all while maintaining his signature smile.
Former patient participates in trial to determine if diet and exercise can prevent cancer reoccurrence
PINEHURST — Twin sisters Marlene Thomas and Darlene Reeves of Pinehurst have always shared. Not only do they share the same physical features and the same dental hygienist job (one works three days a week and the other two, then they switch), but they also experienced similar types of cancer.
New technology makes lumpectomies easier for women
PINEHURST--Physicians at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital have a new tool in their arsenal to make breast cancer lumpectomy surgery more precise and less painful.
Jacobs named 2019 Early Assurance Scholar at UNC Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Losing her grandmother to colon cancer on Christmas Day 2014 compelled Jada Jacobs to pursue a career in medicine.
Richmond County Relay for Life draws survivors, others affected by cancer
HAMLET — Creative themes filled the parking lot of the Cole Auditorium on Friday as individuals, businesses and groups came together in Richmond County for Relay for Life’s 18th annual fundraiser.
FirstHealth to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day
PINEHURST – FirstHealth of the Carolinas will celebrate its 32nd Annual National Cancer Survivors Day event on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the FirstHealth Conference Center on the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital campus, located on the corner of Yadkin Road (Hwy 211) and Page Road in Pinehurst.
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond to host annual Women’s Series
ROCKINGHAM — Health care professionals from FirstHealth of the Carolinas will share information of particular interest for women during FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond’s Annual Women’s Series.
FirstHealth selects HealthMyne for cancer screenings
PINEHURST – HealthMyne Inc., a company focused on delivering quantitative imaging decision support for radiology and oncology, was recently selected by FirstHealth of the Carolinas to advance multiple oncology-related programs, including lung cancer screening and tumor conferences. FirstHealth is the first in the region to implement HealthMyne, which is the only platform on the market that combines quantitative imaging data with clinical information to power improved collaboration and communication between providers and patients.
