
FirstHealth of the Carolinas
MRH–Richmond honors doctor, advanced practice provider with 2022 awards
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond has recognized Philip Mondi, M.D. and nurse practitioner Michelle Trexler for their outstanding efforts to care for patients.
Picnic Party: FirstHealth honoring Cancer Survivors Day June 16 in Pinehurst
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 world.
FIRSTHEALTH: Fast action saves Pinehurst stroke victim
PINEHURST — Pinehurst resident Jack Mahan is home and healthy today, thanks to his fast thinking when he started experiencing symptoms of a stroke. In observance of Stroke Awareness Month, Jack and neurohospitalist Steven Lewis, M.D., of FirstHealth of the Carolinas, explained the importance of early detection of stroke symptoms and quick action to get treatment.
Double board-certified neonatologist joins Moore Regional’s NICU staff
PINEHURST — Laura Anne Valleni, M.D., MSPH, FAAP, has joined FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital as a neonatologist in the Clarke Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Richmond County births in April 2022
PINEHURST — The following parent/s has authorized the release of the births of their children at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst:
Bariatric program expands to comprehensive weight-loss center
PINEHURST — The Metabolic & Weight Management Center is now open in Southern Pines and offers new medical resources for surgical and non-surgical weight loss.
Clara McLean House and The Healing Garden celebrate 10 years of service
PINEHURST — Ten years of hospitality and hope will be celebrated on Thursday, May 5, during a rededication of The Foundation of FirstHealth’s Clara McLean House and The Healing Garden.
Blood drives memorialize 2021 Union Pines graduate Chase Fraley
PINEHURST — Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, was a regular day for 18-year-old Chase Fraley. The Union Pines High School graduate completed a full day's work at Ray's Plumbing and then went to a buddy's house to play video games. The next day was the opening day of deer season, and Chase, an avid outdoorsman who was recognized as snagging North Carolina's largest deer in 2018, was excited.
FirstHealth recognizes Certified Nurses Day
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is celebrating Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring more than 220 nationally certified nurses who work across the FirstHealth system.
‘Don’t Avoid Key Screenings:’ Moore County woman encourages others after colorectal cancer scare
PINEHURST — Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms. Someone could have colorectal cancer and not know it, making regular screenings for colorectal cancer critical.