Maria Parham Health Brings New Cardiovascular Services to Area

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-Press Release, Maria Parham Health

Heart disease continuously remains a leading cause of death among Americans, and those living in rural areas have a higher risk of mortality from heart-related issues due to lack of access to cardiac care. On May 1, 2019, Maria Parham Health performed the first Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in its Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

A PCI procedure is performed to open blocked arteries that supply blood to the heart tissue that is caused by coronary artery disease (CAD). The usual cause of CAD is a buildup of plaque which narrows those arteries and limits the supply of blood to the heart. Stents and/or balloons can be used to keep these arteries open.

Pictured above from left to right, Shirley Davis RN, Lisa Wheeler RN, Kathy Thomas RN, Todd Dresher, Dr Rajesh Swaminathan, Stephanie Carter RT (R), Shannon Hoyle RT ®. (MPH photo)

Maria Parham Health’s Cardiac Cath Lab has been in operation since 2015. Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations have been provided since that time to diagnose coronary artery disease. Procedures also include Peripheral Angiograms, Angioplasty and Stenting to treat peripheral artery disease and restore blood flow to the legs.

Now, residents in Henderson and surrounding areas can access expanded cardiology services closer to home. “Expanding our cardiology care to the communities we serve is extremely important,” stated Bert Beard, Chief Executive Officer of Maria Parham Health. “Due to aging populations, cardiology care is going to continue to be a vital health care need for many rural communities, including ours. We want our community members to have access to the care they need close to home.”

Maria Parham Health’s cardiac cath lab is staffed by Duke Interventional Cardiologists, as well as local nurses and technicians. This expansion of the cardiac program to include PCI is a connecting link between the existing Chest Pain Accredited Emergency Department and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Maria Parham Health.

“We are proud to offer this progressive approach to the residents of Henderson and the surrounding areas here at Maria Parham Health” said Lisa Wheeler, Director of Cardiology Services. The Duke Interventional Cardiologist are just moments away to serve you at Maria Parham Cardiology for diagnosis, treatment and follow up.”

These Duke physicians not only perform procedures in the Maria Parham cardiac cath lab, but also provide care to patients at Maria Parham Cardiology for diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, treatment, and follow up.

For more information on the cardiology services offered at Maria Parham Health, visit MariaParham.com. If you are in need of a cardiologist, call 800.424.DOCS (3627).

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Commissioners to Meet, Hear From Public on Economic Dev. Grant – July 1

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, July 1, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Pastor Carolyn Roy, Plank Chapel United Methodist Church.

Special Recognition: ABC Composite Board to Reappoint Members and Chair to ABC Board

1. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes)

2. Public Hearing – Economic Development Incentive Grant

3. Water District Board

a. Staff Report

b. Monthly Operations Report

4. Finance Director’s Report

a. Surplus Property

5. County Attorney’s Report

a. REO Properties – New Offers – 803-809 N. Garnett Street – Parcel 0075 03031

– 719 N. Garnett Street – Parcel 0075 03005 (two offers)

6. County Manager’s Report

a. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Amendment

b. Appointment of Interim Finance Officer

c. Semi-Annual Jail Inspection Report

d. Broadband

7. Consent Agenda Items

a. Budget Transfer

b. Tax Refunds and Releases

c. Monthly Reports

8. Miscellaneous

a. Appointments

b. NCACC Voting Delegate

9. Closed Session

a. Legal Matter

Click here to view current and prior Board agendas.

Community Advisory Council, Recreation Commission Seeking Active Participants

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Tired of just commenting on Facebook and not having your voice heard?

The Community-Wide Advisory Council and Recreation Advisory Commission are seeking local residents who want to promote positive change in Vance County.

Both the council and commission serve as advisory boards to the Henderson City Council and Vance County Board of Commissioners on community outreach items.

City Residents:

For more information, please contact Esther McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson at (252) 430-5705 or pick up an application in person at 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.

County Residents:

For more information, please contact Kelly Grissom, Clerk to the Board at (252) 738-2003 or pick up an application in person at 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

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Citizens Beware: Fraud Alert From the Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office

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Fraud Alert from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office:

Please be aware that there is a telephone scam going on right now. A robotic voice claiming to be Agent Gayle Stone of the Social Security Administration states that your social security number has been frozen due to fraud. The voice gives a number to call back on. That number changes every day and is a cloned VOIP number that cannot be traced.

DO NOT CALL THE NUMBER BACK.

The person who answers the phone will ask for your social security number and other information to “verify” your identity. Once they have that, they will likely tell you to send them money (typically gift cards or Green Dot Cards) to clear up the matter. Then, after they have cashed in that money, they steal your identity and open credit accounts in your name.

Vance Co. Animal Services to Hold Free Rabies Clinic at Greater Zion Holiness

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-Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services

Vance County Animal Services will hold a free rabies vaccine clinic at Greater Zion Holiness Church on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The church is located at 804 Flint St., Henderson, NC.

Please have your dogs on a leash and all cats in carriers.

Being a Vance County resident is not required. Please feel free to stop by no matter where you live!

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Town Talk: H-V Economic Development, Coop. Extension Updates – 06/26/19

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Dennis Jarvis, director of Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission, and Turner Pride, county extension director with Vance Co. Cooperative Extension, were the guests of honor on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk.

Jarvis and Pride discussed current news and events related to their respective organizations, including an upcoming H-V Chamber-sponsored Business After Hours. Scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2019, Chamber members and their guests are invited to enjoy food catered by Next Door Bistro, door prizes and live entertainment by local group The Cabin Pickers, featuring Jimmy Barrier.

Hosted by Vance County Economic Development and NC Cooperative Extension, the event will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson.

To hear the Town Talk interview with Dennis Jarvis and Turner Pride in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

 

 

 

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Public Meeting Set on Planned Dabney Drive Upgrades

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-Press Release, N.C. Department of Transportation

A project aimed at improving mobility and reducing congestion on Dabney Drive between Coble Boulevard and U.S. 158 Business in Vance County will be the subject of a public meeting in Henderson on Thursday.

The N.C. Department of Transportation has developed two concepts that will be discussed at the meeting. The first would make Dabney Drive one-way eastbound and Corbitt Road one-way westbound, with an option for a roundabout at South Garnett Street. The second concept would upgrade Dabney Drive to a four-lane, median-divided roadway.

Additional information, including a map of the proposals, can be found on the NCDOT public meetings website.

Area residents who want to learn more about the project, ask questions and comment on the plans can attend the meeting from 4 – 7 p.m. at E.M. Rollins Elementary School, 1600 South Garnett Street in Henderson. The public may attend at any time as no formal presentation will be made. Comments will be considered as the project develops. It is scheduled to begin construction in 2022.

If someone is unable to attend the meeting, they can still offer comments via email, phone or at NCDOT’s public input portal by July 11. Those email and phone comments can be directed to Brett Lackey, NCDOT project manager, at bwlackey@ncdot.gov or 919-424-4535.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher of the NCDOT Environmental Analysis Unit at magallagher@ncdot.gov or 919-707-6069 as soon as possible.

Persons who have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Town Talk: Hedrick Discusses Retirement, 21 Years With VCS – 06/25/19

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Terri Hedrick, public information officer for Vance County Schools, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to announce her upcoming retirement from the school system.

Hired by VCS in 1998, Hedrick will retire Monday, July 1, 2019, with 21-years of service.

A native of Wilson County and a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Hedrick has called Vance County home for the past 40 years.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time living in Vance County and working here,” Hedrick said.

Prior to joining VCS, Hedrick served as marketing director for Maria Parham Hospital. Hedrick also spent 15 years at what was then known as The Henderson Daily Dispatch as a reporter and editor.

Hedrick has also represented VCS well on WIZS’ Vance County Schools news program that has most recently aired on Mondays. She is wished the very best and will be missed!

To hear the Town Talk interview with Terri Hedrick its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.