Health Care News

Competing Hospitals to Arrive

North Carolina officials have given Columbus Regional Healthcare System conditional approval to build a 30-bed hospital just miles from Novant Health’s proposed 20-bed hospital in Leland, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.... Read More

Apr 1, 2026 • Cierra Noffke
Health Care News

New Hospital for Brunswick Co.

Novant Health is expanding its presence in Brunswick County. According to a news release on Monday, Novant Health has received state approval to build a 20-bed hospital and a free-standing emergency department in Brunswick County. ... Read More

Mar 30, 2026 • Cierra Noffke
Doctors + Medical

Area Physician Groups & Southeastern NC Hospitals

Here are directories of list of local doctor offices and area hospitals, according to info from voluntary surveys compiled in late 2024.... Read More

Aug 13, 2025 • Staff Reports
Doctors + Medical

Dermatology practice leases first floor of new Wilmington office building

Waccamaw Dermatology, one of the largest physician-owned dermatology practices in the Carolinas, is opening an office in Wilmington.... Read More

Nov 14, 2024 • Staff Reports
Doctors + Medical

Dosher hospital’s growth plan

Dosher Memorial Hospital is currently undergoing significant expansion and renovation to ensure it can continue to meet the needs of the county’s burgeoning population.... Read More

Jun 20, 2024 • Lynda Van Kuren
Wellness Resources

Health updates in the Port City

A roundup of recent health and medical news in the region includes the opening of the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic as well as advancements in surgical procedures from area providers.... Read More

Jun 20, 2024 • Staff Reports
Health Care News

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare honors physician, volunteers, caregiver

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare recently announced its 2024 Association of Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina H.O.M.E Award winners.... Read More

Jun 13, 2024 • Staff Reports
Health Care News

Michael Jordan returns to Wilmington to celebrate clinic

On Tuesday, Michael Jordan came to Wilmington to cut the ribbon on the first of two medical clinics he’s helped fund in his hometown.... Read More

May 9, 2024 • Emma Dill
Health Care News

YMCA eyes growth with plans for new, expanded facilities

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is laying the groundwork for growth with a proposed rezoning for a new facility in northern New Hanover County.... Read More

Apr 25, 2024 • Emma Dill