Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2014 - (Page 2)

Direct from Doug Here to Care for You As the seasons change, there is one constant. We are dedicated to improving and sustaining the health and well-being of Lee County and the surrounding area. We are here to care for you, and this includes the very youngest in our community. Pediatricians provide care for our children, but for many years, kids who needed a higher level of inpatient care were not always able to stay at CCH. This was inconvenient for patients and families. For most now, this is no longer the case. Thanks to our collaboration with WakeMed, we can provide inpatient pediatric care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In our cover story, you'll learn about Emily Patterson, a 14-year-old who lives with a rare illness. Now, pediatricians who specialize in caring for hospitalized children are available whenever Emily needs them. Next, we spotlight our collaboration with WakeMed and introduce four pediatric hospitalists who are making a difference in our community. Read about the kinds of care and services they are able to offer patients from infants to teenagers. We hope this brings peace of mind to our families with children. Last, we feature a high-risk pregnancy with a happy ending: the birth of Dalanie Zabel. Tiffany Zabel decided to have a cesarean at CCH when she and her husband, Curt, learned that a pediatric hospitalist would be standing by during delivery. Knowing their baby could be monitored before and after delivery gave them the assurance they needed. We invite you to call or visit Central Carolina Hospital to learn about a broad range of services designed for your health and wellness needs. We are committed to serving our friends and neighbors with the highest quality of healthcare for generations to come. Sincerely, Doug Doris, CEO Central Carolina Hospital 2| WINTER 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2014

Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2014
Contents
Direct from Doug
Health Beat
Full-Circle Care
Round-the-Clock and Close to Home
Special Delivery
Heart Smart

Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2014