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Maria Parham Health Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
July 17, 2025Hospital Receives American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Recognition Maria Parham Health has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality stroke care, earning the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality...
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Maria Parham Franklin Begins Emergency Department Renovation
July 16, 2025Maria Parham Franklin is pleased to announce the start of a renovation project designed to transform its Emergency Department (ED), with construction set to begin in late July/early August, 2025. This project will focus on improving care for individuals facing behavioral health challenges.
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Maria Parham Health Launches Comprehensive Study to Evaluate Community Health Needs
June 12, 2025Maria Parham Health, in collaboration with local health professionals and community stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify public health priorities, goals, and objectives in Vance County.
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Maria Parham Health Honors Local First Responders with Annual Appreciation Cookout
May 21, 2025On May 20, 2025, Maria Parham Health proudly hosted its third annual Burgers for Badges event, honoring the courageous law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who protect and serve our community each day.
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Maria Parham Health’s Danielle Wilson Published in Prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology
May 21, 2025Maria Parham Health is proud to announce a remarkable achievement by one of its own: Danielle Wilson, Echo Sonographer in the MPH Cardiovascular Lab, has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)—one of the most esteemed journals in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
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Maria Parham Health Celebrates Hospital Week with Gratitude, Fun, and Festivities
May 21, 2025Maria Parham Health (MPH) marked National Hospital Week from May 11 through May 17 with a week full of celebration, appreciation, and community spirit. The weeklong observance honored the dedicated healthcare workers who serve the region with compassion and excellence every day.
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Kimberly Smith, RN, BSN Named 2025 Mercy Award Winner for Maria Parham Health
May 15, 2025Maria Parham Health is proud to announce that Kimberly Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Oncology, has been named the hospital’s recipient of the 2025 Mercy Award, the highest honor given to a LifePoint Health employee.
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Maria Parham Health Honors Nurses During Weeklong Celebration
May 13, 2025Maria Parham Health proudly celebrated National Nurses Week from May 6 through May 9, honoring the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and resilience of its nursing team. Throughout the week, events were held to show appreciation for the difficult and essential work nurses perform every day.
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Local Hospitals Unite in Faith to Observe National Day of Prayer
May 01, 2025In a powerful expression of unity and faith, three local hospitals — Maria Parham Health, Maria Parham Franklin, and Person Memorial Hospital — came together to honor the National Day of Prayer with simultaneous prayer gatherings across their campuses.
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Maria Parham Health Earns 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
May 01, 2025Maria Parham Health has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
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Maria Parham Health Announces Addition of Experienced Wound Care Specialist Jessica Deal, AGNP-C
April 23, 2025Maria Parham Health proudly announces the addition of Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Jessica Deal to its Wound Center team. With over three decades of nursing experience and a dedicated background in wound and ostomy care, Deal joins the center as a highly skilled and compassionate provider.
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Maria Parham Health Invites Local Cancer Survivors to Celebrate at Annual Survivor Dinner – “Set Sail for Celebration!”
April 22, 2025Maria Parham Health is proud to invite all cancer survivors from Henderson and Vance County to its annual Cancer Survivor Dinner, a heartwarming evening dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and personal journeys of those who have faced cancer. This year’s celebration will be held on Friday, May 16, at 6:00 p.m. at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, located at 905 Americal Road in Henderson.
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Maria Parham Health Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report
April 21, 2025Maria Parham Health today 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®.
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Maria Parham Health Offers Free Sports Physicals for Vance County Student Athletes
April 21, 2025Maria Parham Health is proud to support local student athletes by offering free sports physicals to all Vance County middle and high school students on Thursday, April 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Maria Parham Health Rings in 100th Day of 100th Year with Roaring 20s Celebration
April 11, 2025Maria Parham Health marked a monumental milestone on Thursday, April 10th, celebrating the 100th Day of its 100th Year with a lively tribute to the hospital’s founding era: the Roaring 1920s.
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Maria Parham Health Emergency Department Renovation Underway to Enhance Behavioral Health Care
March 31, 2025The Emergency Department (ED) renovation project at Maria Parham Health is officially underway. Construction contractors barricaded part of the ED, and demolition has commenced as the hospital works to transform its emergency care facilities. The renovation, which began on March 17, 2025, aims to improve services for vulnerable populations in Vance and Franklin counties, with a particular focus on enhancing care for individuals facing behavioral health challenges—a growing need in the region.
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Maria Parham Franklin Hosts “Stomp the Stigma” Events in Honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month
March 31, 2025In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Maria Parham Franklin and the MPF Behavioral Health team are coming together to raise awareness around mental health, reduce stigma, and foster support for the needs of the local community. The hospital will host a day of events designed to "Stomp the Stigma" surrounding mental health and encourage individuals to seek help when needed.
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Maria Parham Health Recognized as One of America's Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care
March 24, 2025Maria Parham Health (MPH) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of America's Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care. This prestigious recognition underscores the hospital's commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care and highlights its dedication to improving patient outcomes.
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Renovations Begin at Maria Parham’s Emergency Department with Wall-Breaking Ceremony
March 20, 2025At 9am on Monday, March 17, 2025, renovations at Maria Parham Health’s Emergency Department (ED) kicked off in dramatic fashion with a wall-breaking ceremony attended by hospital leadership and local officials. CEO Bert Beard, Sheriff Curtis Brame, Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison, DA Mike Waters, and other community partners and hospital staff took turns hammering holes in the ED’s walls, marking the start of a transformative multi-million-dollar project designed to improve patient care and safety.
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Maria Parham Health Begins Renovation of Emergency Department to Better Serve Vulnerable Populations
March 11, 2025Maria Parham Health is proud to announce the commencement of the first phase of a major renovation project aimed at transforming its Emergency Department (ED) to better serve vulnerable populations in Vance and Franklin counties. Set to begin on March 17, 2025, the renovation will focus on enhancing care for individuals facing behavioral health challenges, a critical need in the region.
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