The 1977 film Pumping Iron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and documenting the golden era of bodybuilding, features all the hallmarks of what many think of when it comes to weight training: men in cut-off shirts, sweating and grunting amongst a cacophony of clanking metal.    While the spirit of bodybuilding is still very much alive, those in the local fitness ...

Health care providers faced some of the same challenges as other sectors of the economy in 2022, including hiring struggles. Locally, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington was the subject of patient complaints during the summer, in some cases centered around wait times and service availability. In July, the federal Centers for Medicare & Me ...

A registered nurse and nurse educator is heping to forge a new path for students pursuing a health care career with the opening of a new training facility this week, according to a news release. Led by Suprena Hickman, Sankofa Training & Wellness Institute will officially open its doors at 11:30 a.m. Thursday during a ribbon-cutting on the sixth floor ...

Locally headquartered Alcami Corp. will likely soon be under new ownership.  Pending government approval, Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO Capital Partners) and The Vistria Group will acquire a controlling interest in the contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organization.  The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Patrick Walsh, Alcami ...

Tears intermingled with smiles at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center during a Nov. 15 event to celebrate the county’s Older Adult Dental Program. For some patients of the free program, the ability to flash a smile in front of cameras isn’t something they take for granted after years of hiding their teeth. Robyn Gantt held the hand of dentist Rober ...

The use of robotics in medicine is transforming how surgeries are performed and improving patient care and outcomes. At the same time, the technology is increasing operational efficiencies.    Locally, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center was recently named a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, and Wilmington Health became the first to perform ...

That was the question facing a panel of judges, which had the task of wading through stacks of nominations for this year’s awards from the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. The challenges in health care are significant, from the pandemic to workforce shortages.   So in deliberating this year, the judges focused on some fundamental questions for the nominees ...

Honors an individual or team who successfully implemented a program addressing a problem in health care administration, delivery or community outreach. KELLY EZZELL Title: Child medical evaluation provider  Organization: The Carousel Center What the nominator said: “Kelly Ezzell is the epitome of a child and family advocate. She is the ...

Honors an individual whose job performance is considered exemplary by people within their organizations, peers and community members. DAISY DEWEESE-GATT  Title: Senior vice president clinical delivery Organization: ICON  What the nominator said: “Daisy serves as a Senior VP at the executive level of a large Clinical Research Organ ...

Honors an individual or team behind a new scientific discovery, procedure, treatment or device that can save lives or improve the quality of life for a large number of people. JESS AHLUM Title: Early relational health coach Organization: Happy Families Happy Babies What the nominator said: “Jess has such a special niche and does amazing wor ...