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ECU Health is a proud sponsor for this year's American Heart Association Heart Walk! Dr. Christina Bowen, chief well-being officer, is serving as the co-chair this year and visited with Talk of the Town to discuss the importance of a strong community to improve well-being. Join us at 10 a.m. this Saturday, October 19 at East Carolina University for the 2024 Greenville Heart Walk! To learn more about the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/gT9hKbNK #GreenvilleNCHeartWalk

We are proud to be recognized this year by PEP Health as a national leader in patient experience for a second consecutive year. Dr. Julie Kennedy Oehlert, chief experience officer, shared that this is a reflection of ECU Health’s commitment to listening and evolving to meet the needs of the patients and families we serve in eastern North Carolina. Learn more about Dr. Oehlert’s work at ECUHealth.org/Julie

When Jalen Hill, a medical laboratory technician with ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, joined the system as a cook in March of 2021 and believed his future would take him to culinary school and a career as a chef. However, he quickly found himself more interest in the patient care side of being in a hospital. "Someone in HR heard me talk about wanting to do something different," he said. "I was considering going into radiology, and I thought I could train in phlebotomy and then transfer into a radiology program; but then the person in HR talked to me about the medical laboratory technician (MLT) role, which I had never even heard about. She was the one who set me up with the lab to do some job shadowing, and that was the spark.” Hear from Jalen and read more about his story: https://lnkd.in/eMM2MXw9

The Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) offers free Medicare information and can assist with enrollment and subsidy applications. Annual enrollment for a 2025 Medicare plan ends Dec. 15. Schedule your appointment with a trained SHIIP counselor by calling 252-847-3027.

ECU Health Chief of Pediatric Nephrology Dr. Liliana Gomez recently sat down with WNCT to discuss growing up in Mexico City, her move to the United States for undergraduate and medical school and her experience as a physician in eastern North Carolina. “I think it helps when the patient population can see that there’s people like them that look like them, that are giving their care,” she said. “It also helps that I speak fluent Spanish and it helps connect to our Hispanic patients a lot quicker.” Hear more from Dr. Gomez: https://lnkd.in/d5MNRWfi

Hormonal history, family history, obesity and alcohol consumption all increase the risk of potentially being diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer prevention begins with discussing screenings with a primary care physician and understanding personal risks. Take control of your health today and schedule an appointment, visit: ecuhealth.org/3DScreening

Join us on for our Respiratory Therapy Virtual Interview Day on Thursday, Oct. 17 to find out what it means to work at a system where you are a top priority. Commitment incentives of up to $30,000 are available for eligible positions. Visit https://lnkd.in/e4xPCAx7 to register today!

ICYMI: Dr. Christopher Hasty, an orthopedic surgeon with ECU Health and Orthopedics East, recently performed the first BEAR® Implant to treat ACL tears at ECU Health, offering patients a groundbreaking treatment that promotes natural healing of the ligament. Learn more about this exciting advancement in orthopedic care for eastern North Carolina: https://lnkd.in/ejvadhnp

The Reflector's Best of 2024 Awards are in! We’re excited to announce that three ECU Health locations have been recognized as some of the best in Pitt County! ECU Health Medical Center Audiology – Silver for Best Audiology Office ECU Health Physicians – Silver for Best Physician's Office ECU Health Wellness Center - Greenville – Silver for Best Fitness Center/Gym Join us in celebrating these incredible teams for their outstanding work in serving our community!

Breast cancer impacts one in eight women. Health care experts recommend women over the age 40 receive annual screenings to help with detecting breast cancer early. Take preventative measures and learn more by visiting: ECUHealth.org/3DScreening.