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Over the last 30 years, the ECU Health Regional Pediatric Asthma Program has enhanced the lives of nearly 10,000 children living with asthma. The program connects patients, families and physicians to important resources while cultivating relationships. “We bring evidence-based knowledge and take the time to build that trust. When care providers partner with the families, it facilitates a trusting relationship and ultimately provides optimal patient outcomes," said Bailey Edwards, respiratory care manager with ECU Health Regional Pediatric Asthma Program. To learn more about the program, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekNATRc8

ICYMI: Zach Martin, a dedicated husband, father to two young boys and a North Carolina state trooper, was moved to The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice after more than a year battling a rare form of cancer. There, his family found comfort and connection with team members in a most difficult time. Read more from his wife and care team on their experience together here: https://lnkd.in/eMXDWCU7

Struggling to stick to your New Year’s resolution? The key might be setting measurable goals. Read more about what Jonathon Unger, director of the ECU Wellness Center, recommends to help you stay accountable for your goals: https://lnkd.in/dAmiE3SH

We were proud to offer team members the opportunity to connect with the many services offered through their employment with ECU Health during this week’s Team Member Resource Fair. We shared information on Wellness, Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy, and many more benefits for team members at ECU Health Medical Center. Thank you to the team members who attended and those who helped share information on these important resources!

We are #ECUHealthProud of Dr. Jonathan Hamilton, chief of urology at ECU Health, on receiving the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)! Dr. Hamilton was nominated by Dr. Hugh Mallory Reeves, a urologist at ECU Health who also serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, in recognition of his outstanding support for military team members and their families through flexible work arrangements, leave assistance and more. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Hamilton!

ICYMI: Dr. Susan Houston with ECU Health Lifestyle Medicine recently discussed getting on track in the new year with healthy habits like Dry January. She explained how cutting out alcohol can have significant benefits: https://lnkd.in/ewXQZuFi

The ECU Health Volunteen Summer Program is designed to teach students ages 15 to 17 the value of community service and to provide experiences that foster growth and maturity. The program also provides an opportunity for the students to learn about and explore health care careers. Two local high school students, who served as Volunteens at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, said they enjoyed working on a family-like community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePsD22UN

ICYMI: ECU Health recently recognized Kayden Orr, Leona Hardy, Jenna Griffin, Demetrius Henderson and Tamia Thompson as they received Nurse Aide II certification through the NA Advancement Program. NA Advancement is a program created to enable and support current Nurse Aide I (NAI) team members in obtaining their NAII certification by offering both a work-life balance and financial support to achieve the goal. Upon completion of the course and NAII certification, team members will transition to a primary role of a NAII. Join us in congratulating these team members on their graduation from the program!

ICYMI: Andy Zukowski, chief financial officer at ECU Health, said putting people first has set the system apart as the turnover rate has dropped below the national average. In a recent interview with Becker's Healthcare, he discussed his passion for health care and what he's looking forward to in the future for the health system. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exkpCbmd

Joshua Thomas, a spirited seven-year-old with brittle bone disease, is finding new hope thanks to innovative care at ECU Health. After years of recurring femur fractures, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Firtha implanted ECU Health's first-ever telescoping rod to stabilize Joshua's bone while allowing it to grow naturally. Learn more about Joshua's story and how ECU Health Orthopedics is transforming lives: https://lnkd.in/eSwsbJSV