— Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer
Maria Parham Health has published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of the Henderson/Vance County region as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
“For more than 100 years, Maria Parham Health has been proud to call Henderson and Vance County our home, and as a leader in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said Bert Beard, chief executive officer (CEO) of Maria Parham Health. “This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care possible – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”
Maria Parham Health’s 2024 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2024, Maria Parham Health added 67 providers in internal and emergency medicine, anesthesiology, wound care, OB/GYN, radiology, rehabilitation, gastroenterology, oncology and telemedicine; and made nearly $4.3 million in capital improvements, including a new robotic surgical system, pharmacy renovations and “safe spaces” in the emergency room.
Additionally, Maria Parham Health made a donation of more than $48.9 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Maria Parham Health is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2024, the hospital distributed more than $67.5 million in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 740 employees, while contributing more than $135,000 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.
Last year, the organization paid $18,036,950 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including ACTS of Vance County, Crime Stoppers, Shop with a Cop & Friends, McGregor Hall and others.
“We feel fortunate to call Henderson and Vance County our home, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible, “said Beard. “As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our legacy while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”
Maria Parham Health’s 2024 community benefit report is available here.
