Columbus county, NC

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Columbus County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Columbus County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Columbus County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.

Columbus Regional Healthcare System[edit | edit source]

  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, community-owned and controlled healthcare system located in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is the leading healthcare provider for residents of Columbus County, offering a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and maternity care.

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is a hospital located in nearby Brunswick County, but it also serves residents of Columbus County. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including a 24-hour emergency department, a maternity center, and a cancer center.

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare[edit | edit source]

  • Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive range of services for individuals facing a life-limiting illness, including hospice care, palliative care, and bereavement services. They serve residents in Columbus County and several other counties in North Carolina.

Health Statistics in Columbus County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Columbus County ranks 92nd out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of premature death, with 11,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the North Carolina average of 7,200.
  • The county also has a higher than average rate of adult smoking and obesity, with 23% of adults smoking and 36% of adults being obese. These factors contribute to the county's high rates of heart disease and diabetes.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • While Columbus County has several well-known healthcare facilities, the county faces significant health challenges. Efforts are ongoing to improve the health outcomes for residents, with a focus on prevention and early intervention.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Columbus county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Barnhill Peggy 1407858301 F Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 1997 Family Practice Whiteville NC 28472
Fitch Michael 1366462889 M Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 2004 Family Practice Chadbourn NC 28431
Gerald Melvin 1811931140 M Howard University College Of Medicine 1964 Family Practice 805 S Madison St Whiteville NC 28472 9106422050
Messier Amy 1306827928 F Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine 2000 Family Practice 800 Jefferson St Suite 112 Whiteville NC 28472 9106629500
Newbill George 1013336833 M Other 2014 Family Practice 800 Jefferson St Suite 112 Whiteville NC 28472 9106629500
Martin David 1639131022 M University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 1994 Internal Medicine 500 Jefferson St Whiteville NC 28472 9106428011



Columbus county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Greene John 1558327031 MD M Howard University College Of Medicine 1978 Emergency Medicine Cerro Gordo NC 28430
Koch Richard 1215908199 M Eastern Virginia Medical School 2004 Emergency Medicine Whiteville NC 28472
Daniel Hugh 1821092636 M Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 1985 General Surgery Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) Whiteville NC 28472
Kotlarevsky Alexander 1295983898 M Other 1997 Hospitalist Family Practice Whiteville NC 28472
Oluyemisi Abdulsalam 1932199809 MD F Other 1994 Hospitalist Endocrinology Internal Medicine 500 Lauchwood Dr Laurinburg NC 28472 9102779164
Taganas Marianne 1669637864 F Other 1994 Hospitalist Family Practice Whiteville NC 28472
Lippe Craig 1578504106 M Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University 2000 Orthopedic Surgery Tabor City NC 28463



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brittney Chananie 1033567102 F Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 509 N Brightleaf Blvd Smithfield NC 28472 9199348171
Hinson Heather 1326278029 F Other 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Whiteville NC 28472
Hoffmann Jennifer 1295926145 NP M University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2001 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 500 Jefferson St Whiteville NC 28472 9106428011
Murphy Mathew 1871687764 CNA M Other 2004 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Whiteville NC 28472
Jose Renteria 1053704361 F Other 2014 Clinical Social Worker 732 Davis Ave Whiteville NC 28472 9106401038
Britt Nicole 1952878951 F Other 2018 Nurse Practitioner Whiteville NC 28472
Mckenzie Kathy 1356967368 F University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine 2019 Nurse Practitioner Tabor City NC 28463
Quinn Singletary 1801582960 F Other 2022 Nurse Practitioner 208 Mercer Mill Rd Elizabethtown NC 28472 9108628181
Sarah Van Brunt 1073026217 F Other 2018 Nurse Practitioner 800 Jefferson St Suite 102 Whiteville NC 28472 9104452577
Simmons Kassie 1013542315 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Chadbourn NC 28431

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