FirstHealth of the Carolinas

09/04/2026

Do you know the signs of gynecologic cancers?

Watch for symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, persistent bloating, feeling full quickly when eating, unexplained weight loss or ongoing abdominal or pelvic pain. If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it. Talk with your health care provider.

Learn more from FirstHealth gynecologic oncologist Dr. Michael Sundborg in this episode of the FirstHealth & Wellness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3SO0Ynn

09/03/2026

If your holiday plans are interrupted by an unexpected illness or injury, our Convenient Care clinics are open throughout the weekend and ready to care for you. 🩺

You can even use online check-in to reserve your place in line before arrival. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kgofaE

09/02/2026

Congratulations to FirstHealth electrophysiologist Mark Landers, M.D., for completing his 400th WATCHMAN procedure earlier this week!

This procedure is an alternative treatment to blood-thinning medications to prevent a stroke. It is a small, flexible implant about the size of a quarter. The implant is placed into your heart during a minimally invasive procedure and never needs to be replaced. More than 150,000 patients have received WATCHMAN, and it has a 98.8% procedural success rate.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/aQGf50StNZI

09/01/2026

REOPENED: The parking lot and main entrance of the emergency department at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital have been reopened.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we completed routine maintenance work over the last several days.

09/01/2026

Incredible! Thanks to everyone who made the Peach Week Fun Run a success! The Cancer CARE Fund, established in 2000, provides hope and support for cancer patients and their families.

Each year, the fund helps hundreds of people across our service area and beyond. Through the generous giving of people throughout our region, we can help patients and their families better manage their cancer diagnoses and overcome common barriers to timely care.

Learn more: https://www.firsthealth.org/foundation-of-firsthealth/caring-for-people-funds/cancer-care-fund/

The Peach Week Fun Run raised $5,934.79 for the Cancer CARE Fund. Thank you to all who participated and/or donated!

08/31/2026

FirstHealth works with partners throughout our region to help people living with substance/opioid use disorder. On International Overdose Awareness Day and every day, we are committed to making a difference for people, families and communities.

Stephanie Hoover is one of our incredible peer support specialists. Her desire To Care for People is deeply personal. After experiencing a devastating loss, she turned her pain and grief into purpose, dedicating herself to saving lives through education, resources and, most importantly, hope.

To start the process of connecting with a Peer Support Specialist, call (910) 469-1499.

08/31/2026

Today, we are recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day and the impact overdose continues to have on people throughout the Sandhills and beyond.

Overdose is preventable, and together with our partners in the Sandhills Opioid Response Consortium, we are committed to reducing opioid-related overdoses in the counties we serve. Through the consortium, we can connect people with peer and caregiver support, treatment centers, harm reduction kits and much more. To learn more about the signs of an overdose and how you can help care for those you love, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4wGxLK1

08/28/2026

Congratulations!

Delphine "Dorothy" Nicholson, a housekeeper at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, is the latest winner of the FirstHealth BEE Award, which recognizes employees who go above and beyond to show compassion and extraordinary service, fulfilling the system’s core purpose – To Care for People.

Nicholson has worked in Environmental Services for 22 years, and almost all of them have been spent taking care of the Women & Children’s department. She is known to be an exceptional housekeeper, a respected mentor and a caring friend, bringing positivity and encouragement to everyone she meets. An employee in Women & Children’s nominated Nicholson for her willingness to go the extra mile, her attention to detail and for making sure her team is taken care of.

“She exhibits a tireless and selfless dedication to the ‘Women’s and Children’s hive’,” said the employee. “The NICU at FirstHealth Moore Regional has been CLABSI-free for 1,686 days as of May. This would not be possible without the clean, sanitized and safe environment Dorothy provides for patients, visitors and team members. She enhances patient care and the patient experience. The level of detail, attention and care she puts into every area she touches is immediately noticed. Dorothy knows and embraces that cleanliness is vital to patient care, well-being and safety.”

Read more about Dorothy: https://bit.ly/4zDlacc

08/26/2026

No one should navigate cancer alone. 💜

At the FirstHealth Cancer Center, our social workers are part of a support team that helps bridge the gap between medical treatment and the real-world challenges patients face, from emotional distress and financial concerns to transportation, housing and caregiving needs. Their work ensures more patients get the support they need to access and continue treatment.

Pictured: FirstHealth Social Workers Katelyn Culbreth and Deborah Yarborough

08/25/2026

Are there things women in their 30s and 40s should be doing to prepare for menopause? In short, yes!

In the latest episode of the FirstHealth and Wellness Podcast, OB/GYN Lissette Machin, M.D. discusses how perceptions of menopause have evolved in recent years. Dr. Machin emphasizes that perimenopause and menopause is not a one-size-fits-all experience. But it doesn’t need to be viewed as a burden! Women can advocate for themselves, embrace aging and seek care personalized for them.

Listen or watch the full episode here: https://www.firsthealth.org/wellness-fitness/firstblog/what-every-woman-should-know-about-menopause/