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Sheriff’s Office thanks hospital for taking care of deputy

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 4:51pm
Sheriff’s Office thanks hospital for taking care of deputy

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office thanked the Bladen County Hospital Emergency Department recently for taking care of an injured deputy.

Sgt. Greg Bullard reportedly injured his back while on duty and was given X-rays to both his back and neck as a precaution because he had a prior neck injury.

The staff made follow-up arrangements for Sgt. Bullard’s primary care physician before releasing him, according to a news release.

“The service was quick,” Sgt. Bullard stated. “They did a fantastic job.”

Captain Rodney Hester also thanked the hospital staff and physician in a letter to Dan Weatherly, the hospital’s interim CEO.

“The nurses who took care of Deputy Bullard were excellent,” Capt. Hester said in the letter. “Dr. Kenneth Carter was also fantastic and answered all of our questions.”

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Bladen County Hospital hosts blood drive on Thursday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 12:08pm
Bladen County Hospital hosts blood drive on Thursday

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Bladen County Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Donors may arrive between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. and will receive a free tumbler for their donation.

To sign up, call Sharon at 910-862-5201 or Kristie at 910-862-7221.

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New doctor joins Women's Health Specialists in Elizabethtown

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 2:43pm
New doctor joins Women's Health Specialists in Elizabethtown

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Women’s Health Specialists in Elizabethtown has a new medical staff member.

Dr. Kathleen Heer, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has been approved for the staff of Bladen County Hospital, according to The Fayetteville Observer.

Heer obtained her medical degree and completed her residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

She will join Donald Brown, M.D.

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Hospital gives a hand to nationwide study

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, 11:46am
Hospital gives a hand to nationwide study

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WECT) - Bladen County Hospital is giving a hand to a study on cleanliness being conducted across the country.

Its participating in a hand hygiene study with the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare's Healing Partnership.

Hand-washing practices among physicians and staff will be observed for three months.  The results will be submitted to the Joint Commission Center.  Those local results will help determine a national average.

The goal of the study is to help improve patient safety and lower healthcare costs.

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Bladenboro Clinic to move into state-of-the-art facility

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, January 16th, 2012, 2:05pm
Bladenboro Clinic to move into state-of-the-art facility

BLADENBORO, NC (WECT) – The Bladen Medical Associate’s Bladenboro Clinic will be moving into a new location this spring.

The new facility will be located inside a space at 1106 West Seaboard Street, across from Bo’s Supermarket.  Renovations to the building began in late December and are expected to end in April.

X-rays, ultrasounds and blood draws will be available at the practice for the first time.  Before, local patients had to drive 20 minutes or more to obtain those services.

“The staff and I are so excited about the new office,” said Pearline Grant, M.D. “It’s going to allow us to offer more services, which means we can provide a higher level of care to our patients. I just know that our patients are going to love the new building and services.”

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Bladen County Hospital plans blood drive

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 1:08pm
Bladen County Hospital plans blood drive

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Bladen County Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Donors may arrive between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. and will receive a free tumbler for their donation.

To sign up, call Sharon at 910-862-5201 or Kristie at 910-862-7221.

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Local church holds community blood drive

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011, 3:50pm
Local church holds community blood drive

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Dublin First Baptist Church is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Donors should arrive before 6:30 p.m. at 7275 Albert Street.

For more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).

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