Board of Directors
2008-2009
| Gary E. Black President/CEO, Lenoir Memorial Hospital |
Brenda Canup Foundation Director 252-522-7262 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
| Charles W. “Bill” Cauley Lenoir Memorial Hospital Auxiliary |
Harriet F. Chused Charter Member |
| Jeffrey C. Davis Edward Jones Investments |
Robert T. Gallaher, M.D. Kinston Pulmonary Associates, P.A. |
| Nicholas E. Harvey, Sr. Attorney, Nicholas E. Harvey Law Office |
*Fred E. Hunneke President, Domestic Industries, Inc. |
| Luther E. Ledford, Jr. Retired, First Citizens Bank |
D. Stuart Lindley President, Discovery Insurance Company |
| Pat A. McCain President, McCain Employment Services |
Frances W. Parrott Banker, First Citizens Bank |
| **Barbara S. Perry Retired, Perry, Perry & Perry Law Firm |
M. W. “Pete” Pully Retired, GlaxoSmithKline |
| Kay T. Turner Clinical Instructor, Lenoir Memorial |
Gordon E. Vermillion President, Advantage Printing, LLC |
| J. P. Walters Rasberry, Shackelford & Associates |
Carey B. Washburn Retired Chemist, E. I. DuPont |
| Joan Smith Foundation Administrative Assistant 252-522-7850 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Annette T. West Charter Member |
* Chairperson
** Vice chairperson
New Cancer Resource Center opens in October
Lenoir Memorial was recently selected by the American Cancer Society as one of only three organizations in North Carolina to receive special grant funding to support the operation of a Cancer Resource Center. The Lenoir Memorial Cancer Center, located across from Lenoir Memorial, will be offering this new resource beginning October 7th. The resource center, allows Lenoir Memorial to elevate the level of care and services offered to cancer patients.
LEARN MORECarolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA
Lenoir Memorial welcomes Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA to the local medical community - Geeta Katwa, M.D. FACP, has served as a Clinical Associate Professor for the last 10 years at the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC.
LEARN MOREDietitians are Clinical Experts
Outpatient nutrition counseling on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, weight loss, and high cholesterol is available one-on-one to our community.
LEARN MOREStroke Support Group News
Strokes are a serious threat to the health of Americans . . . even more so in Eastern NC where some of the highest stroke rates in the country are at our own backdoor. Strokes can cause paralysis, loss of independence, and a wide range of heartache and difficulties for individuals and their families. Often, stroke victims feel hopeless and out of connection with normal support systems.
LEARN MORENC has a Tobacco Use Quitline
NC has a Tobacco Use Quitline at 1-800-QUIT NOW. This service is available 8 am - midnight, seven days a week. English, Spanish and other languages offered.
LEARN MOREFree Glucose Screening
In observance of National Diabetes Month a free Glucose Screening will offered to those wishing to be screened for diabetes. Individuals 18 and older can come by to for a glucose screening and pick up information about diabetes, pre-diabetes and the importance of good self-management skills. An appointment is not necessary. Call Sandra Midyette, RN, CDE for more information about this community event.
LEARN MORETarck Talks - Diabetes: More than just a little sugar
Join us for this informative talk about preventing potential complications of diabetes and the importance of glucose control. More information may be obtained by calling Sandra Midyette, RN, certified diabetes educator at 252-522-7616.
LEARN MOREJourney for Control
Join us as we embark on a “Journey for Control” of diabetes. This interactive session is a great way to learn more about how you can live successfully with diabetes. We will discuss the real issues you live with each day and how making small changes can have a positive impact on your diabetes control. Preregistration is required and may be easily completed by calling 877-532-4545. For more information call Sandra Midyette, RN, at 252-522-7616.This program is sponsored by Merck.
LEARN MORELinkLine Live at Living the Good Life
LinkLine invites community agencies to participate in a special event in conjunction with Living the Good Life. Living the Good Life is an event involving a multitude of area agencies and activities. We feel that partnering what was previously known as our Agency Expo with the Chamber of Commerce’s community event will enhance exposure for all agencies involved.
LEARN MOREMammography Screening
Women who qualitfy receive a free screening mammogram and education about breast self-exam. To qualify, you must be a woman between the ages of 40-65, have no insurance to cover mammograms and never have had a mammogram. Preregistration is mandatory by calling 522-7014 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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