Albemarle Health Care by Cooke NC

A Publication of The Daily Advance, Chowan Herald & The Perquimans Weekly

An Annual Healthcare Directory Published Each Year As A Service To The Albemarle Area

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Page Index Allergy & Immunology.................................................................4 Anesthesia........................................................................................4 Assisted Living Communities & Homes.................................4 Audiology.........................................................................................4 Cardiology........................................................................................4 Cardiology – Pediatric..................................................................4 Child Health Services....................................................................6 Chiropractor.....................................................................................6 Clinics.................................................................................................6 Counseling........................................................................................7 Crisis Intervention..........................................................................7 Dentists.............................................................................................7 Diabetes Care..................................................................................7 Ear, Nose and Throat.....................................................................8 Emergency Medicine....................................................................8 Environmental Services................................................................8 Eyecare...........................................................................................8 Family Medicine..............................................................................9 Gastroenterology............................................................................9 General Surgery............................................................................10 Gynecology.....................................................................................10 Health Coaching...........................................................................10 Health Education..........................................................................10 Hearing Aids..................................................................................10 Home Health Care Services......................................................10 Hospices.........................................................................................11 Hospitals.........................................................................................11

Immunization Services...............................................................12 Internal Medicine.........................................................................12 Mental Health Services..............................................................12 Nephrology (Kidneys).................................................................12 Nutrition.........................................................................................13 Obstretics/Gynecology..............................................................13 Occupational Therapy................................................................13 Oncology.........................................................................................13 Opthalmology...............................................................................14 Optical Goods – Retail................................................................14 Orthopedics....................................................................................14 Outpatient Speciality Clinic......................................................14 Pain Management........................................................................14 Pediatrics........................................................................................14 Pharmacy........................................................................................14 Physical Therapy...........................................................................15 Pulmonology..................................................................................15 Radiology........................................................................................15 Rehabilitation Centers & Services..........................................15 Sleep Apnea...................................................................................15 Speech & Language Pathologists..........................................15 Sports Medicine...........................................................................16 Surgery............................................................................................16 Urgent Care...................................................................................16 Urology...........................................................................................16 Vascular Surgery...........................................................................16 Women’s Health Services..........................................................16

Advertiser Index Albemarle Asthma and Allergy Associates...........................4 Albemarle Audiology....................................................................4 Albemarle Eye Center...................................................................8 Albemarle Home Care & Hospice...........................................12 Albemarle Pulmonary Medicine Sleep Center..................15 Albemarle Pulmonary Medicine Sleep Center..................15 Albemarle Regional Health Services.....................................13 Alison L Boone, DDS, PLLC.........................................................7 A.M. Heyder, M.D.........................................................................15 Bethesda Integrative Medicine................................................9 Chesapeake Regional Medical Group..................................11 Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center...........14 Coastal Carolina Family Practice...............................................9

Dr. G Family Medicine Practices, PC........................................8 Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular................................................6 Gastroenterology East...............................................................10 Heritage Care of Elizabeth City.................................................4 Lock Your Meds...............................................................................6 Perquimans County Medical Center........................................9 Quality Home Staffing................................................................12 QuitlineNC........................................................................................7 Sentara...............................................................................................5 Todd’s Pharmacy...........................................................................14 Vidant Health..................................................................................2 Vidant Health................................................................................20

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ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ALBEMARLE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES

Elizabeth City, 1134 N. Road St, Bldg #2.......................252-335-2923 Kitty Hawk, 5200 N Croatan Hwy, Ste #8......................252-255-6116 Donohoe, Margaret R., MD, FAAAAI Neal, Alison, MS, PA-C

ANESTHESIA SENTARA ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St.......................................252-384-0531 Geddings, Thomas MD Potlaru, Praveen MD Mulcrone, Daniel MD Comeau, William MD Arp, Paul CRNA Robertson, Jill CRNA Wanzer, Elizabeth CRNA Perry, Alexis CRNA Vuyovich, Kristen CRNA

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES & HOMES HERITAGE CARE OF ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, 100 Timmerman Dr ...............................252-338-2816

WATERBROOKE OF ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, 143 Rosedale Dr ....................................252-331-2149 www.waterbrooke.net

AUDIOLOGY ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY, PLLC

Camden, 330 Camden Causeway, Ste C ......................252-331-2437 Kitty Hawk, 5200 N Croatan Hwy, Ste 4

CARDIOLOGY EASTERN CAROLINA CARDIOVASCULAR, PA

Elizabeth City, 1134 N. Road St, Bldg 9........................252-331-1100 Nags Head, 4810 S. Croatan Hwy #200.........................252-441-2444 Edenton, 222-A Virginia Rd.............................................252-482-5600 Toll Free..............................................................................800-488-2013 www.eccardio.com Adami, John, MD, FACC Jacob, Jose, MD, FACC White, Lindsey L., RPH, MD, FACC Gallardo, Ignacio, MD, FACC Maniet, Alan, DO, FAAIM Adami, Robin, ANP-C Healy, Edward J., PA-C Bratton, Michael, PA-C Ceaser, Kimberly, PA-C Payne, Billee, FNP-C Reilly, Benjamin, FNP-C

VIDANT CARDIOLOGY AT VIDANT CHOWAN SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6193 Smith, Michael K., MD Logani, Sachin, MD

CARDIOLOGY - PEDIATRIC THOMAS J. HENDERSON, M.S., CCC-A over 30 years experience in the Elizabeth City area

(252) 331-2437 WE ACCEPT INSURANCE!

330 CAMDEN CSWY, ELIZABETH CITY 5200 N. CROATAN HWY., SUITE 4, KITTY HAWK www.albemarleaudiologync.com

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6193 Applegate, Stacey, DO

Asthma & Alle s rgie Margaret R. Donohoe, MD, FAAAAI Alison Neal MS, PA-C Specializing in Allergies, Asthma and Immunologic Diseases of Adults and Children. 1134 N. Road Street, Bldg #2 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-2923

5200 N. Croatan Hwy, Ste 8 Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 252-255-6116

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CHILD HEALTH SERVICES ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

CHIROPRACTOR CHOWAN CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Edenton, 701 N Broad St..................................................252-482-4900 Cranford, James F. Jr, DC Brandy, Allison, DC

CLINICS ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden...............................252-338-4460 Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck........................................252-232-2271 Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton..................................................252-482-6003 CHILDREN FIRST PEDIATRICS Gates County, Elizabeth City, 615 S Hughes Blvd, Ste C.......................252-562-6411 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates............................................252-357-1380 King, Kathryn J., MD, FAAP Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City.....................................252-338-4400 VIDANT PEDIATRICS-EDENTON Perquimans County, Edenton, 203 Earnhardt Dr..............................................252-428-7470 103 ARPDC St, Hertford...................................................252-426-2100 Resta, Bartholomew, MD Ginski, Joseph, MD VIDANT FAMILY MEDICINE-EDENTON Peterson-Spencer, Mia, FNP Edenton, 201 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-2116 Moskowitz, Samuel, MD Peters, Brandon, MD DiMartino, Thomas, MD Abbott, Linda, FNP O Since the 1970s, the number of fast food restaurants has more than doubled.

HEALTH FACT

Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular, PA

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR CARDIOLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE Lindsey L. White, RPH, MD, FACC Jose Jacob, MD, FACC Alan Maniet, DO, FAAIM John Adami, MD, FACC Ignacio Gallardo, MD, FACC Kimberly Ceaser, PA-C Michael Bratton, PA-C Edward J. Healy, PA-C

Consultation Stress Testing Nuclear Cardiology Echocardiography Catheterization

Robin Adami, ANP-C Benjamin Reilly, FNP-C Billee Payne, FNP-C

Transesophageal Echocardiography Pacemaker Evaluations & Follow-up Lipid Management Program Post Cardiac Transplant Care Coumadin Clinic

www.eccardio.com

331-1100 441-2444 482-5600

1134 North Road St. #9 4810 S. Croatan Hwy. #200 ELIZABETH CITY, NC NAGS HEAD, NC

222-A Virginia Road EDENTON, NC

Toll Free # 800-488-2013 MOST MAJOR INSURANCE ACCEPTED

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VIDANT FAMILY MEDICINE-HERTFORD

DENTISTS

Hertford, 1124 Harvey Point Rd......................................252-426-2946 Robertson, Bracey, MD BALD, FRANCIS A. & ASSOCIATES Peters, Brandon, MD Elizabeth City, 1134 N Road St, Bdlg 7...........................252-338-8077 Jermakowicz-Chuba, Beata, RN, MSN, NP-C www.docbald.com baldx3@yahoo.com

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6193 BOONE, ALISON L., DDS, PLLC Elizabeth City, 905 Halstead Blvd, Ste 4........................252-331-2050

COUNSELING

FANG, YIPING, DDS

THE COUNSELING CENTER/DWI CENTER

Hertford, 212 Ainsley Ave.................................................252-426-5585

Elizabeth City, 1241 N Road St........................................252-335-5365 MORGAN FAMILY DENTISTRY lisacreef.com Coinjock, 153 Worth Guard Rd........................................252-453-2181 Morgan, Patrick H. Jr., DDS NEHEMIAH CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, PLLC Morgan, David E., DDS Elizabeth City, 303 E Main St, Ste 9................................252-619-6629 nehemiahchristiancounseling@hotmail.com PERRY, DOUGLAS W., DDS Wallace, Mary, LPC Hertford, 181 Perry-Long Rd............................................252-426-9140

CRISIS INTERVENTION ALBEMARLE HOPELINE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL ASSAULT

RICHMOND, DR. PAUL, DDS

Edenton, 410 N. Broad St.................................................252-482-2181

DIABETES CARE

Main Office..........................................................................252-338-5338 24-hour Hotline...................................................................252-338-3011 VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL DIABETES www.albemarlehopeline.org SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM.......................................................................252-482-6216

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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SENTARA ENT SPECIALISTS*

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Elizabeth City, 1134 N Road St........................................252-679-7388 Camden County, Nekl, Casey, MD 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden...............................252-338-4460 Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck........................................252-232-2271 VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC Chowan County, Windsor, 1403 S King St....................................................252-794-6700 202 W Hicks St, Edenton..................................................252-482-6003 Albernaz, Marcus, MD Gates County, Lindbeck, Eric, MD 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates...........................................252-357-1380 Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City.....................................252-338-4400 Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford...................................................252-426-2100

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St........................................252-335-0531

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-8451 Ali, Ahmad, MD Dongen, Philip Van, MD Eppihimer, Brandon, MD Hunter, Thomas, MD Lowry, Michael, MD Tripp, Joseph, MD

EYECARE COASTAL EYE CENTER, PLLC

Elizabeth City, 1855 W City Dr.........................................252-338-3909 www.coastaleye2020.com Franklin, Quentin J., MD Verdi, Vincent J., MD Kapoor, Kapil G., MD (Retina Specialist) Wagner, Alan L., MD (Retina Specialist)

HEALTH FACT O More than 23 million Americans, including 6.5 million children, live in food deserts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; areas that are more than a mile away from a supermarket.

Providing quality eye care in our communities for over 30 years!

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FAMILY MEDICINE BETHESDA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Elizabeth City, 905 Halstead Blvd, Ste 29......................252-689-0345 www.bethesdaintegrative.com

COASTAL CAROLINA FAMILY PRACTICE

VIDANT FAMILY MEDICINE-EDENTON

Edenton, 201 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-2116 Peters, Brandon, MD Abbot, Linda M., FNP Moskowitz, Samuel, MD DiMartino, Thomas, MD

Hertford, 600 S Church St................................................252-426-5711 VIDANT FAMILY & SPORTS MEDICINE-EDENTON Lane, Robert Earl, MD 113 Virginia Rd....................................................................252-482-3047 www.coastalcarolinafamilypractice.com Bunn, Bryan, MD Sexton, Jeremy, MD DR. G FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICES, PC Parker, Matthew, FNP Elizabeth City, 902 Roanoke Ave, Ste B.........................252-368-8575 Giguiere, Thomas V., MD VIDANT FAMILY MEDICINE-HERTFORD Hertford, 1124 Harvey Point Rd......................................252-426-2946 SENTARA FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICANS* Peters, Brandon, MD Elizabeth City, 100 Medical Dr........................................252-384-2600 Jermakowicz-Chuba, Beata, RN, MSN, NP-C Dawson, Margaret, NP Zirpoli, Margaret, NP VIDANT FAMILY MEDICINE-WINDSOR Beneck, Stacey, PA Windsor, 1403 S King St....................................................252-794-6775 Harris, Phillip, MD SENTARA FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS Keith, Douglas, MD Elizabeth City, 1141 N Road St, Ste G............................252-337-9120 Gore, Teddie, NP Pharr, Maria, MD Sutton, Michael, MD Yin, Shuhua, NP Atkins, Kelly, NP White, Tamely, NP GASTROENTEROLOGY EAST Greenville, 2210 Hemby Ln..............................................252-551-3000 Cole, Jack C., DO

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Mon., Tue., Wed. 8:00am - 5:00pm Thur. 8:00am - 7:30pm Fri. 8:00am - 12:00pm Robert E Lane MD, Erica M Ford PAC, Jacob D Brannen PAC, Savannah Sievers PAC and Sarah Turner PAC

Neil DeNunzio, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine PERQUIMANS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER 8JOGBMM #MWE 8JOGBMM r

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GENERAL SURGERY SENTARA SURGERY SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1177 N Road St........................................252-337-9440 Petricek, Travis MD Liu, Charles MD Rogers, Christopher DO Beneck, John PA

GYNECOLOGY

HEALTH COACHING NUTRITION PAIR

Elizabeth City, 1241 N Road St........................................252-335-9355 www.nutritionpair.com

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6242

HEALTH EDUCATION

SENTARA OBSTETRIC & GYNECOLOGY SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 112 Medical Dr........................................252-384-2610 ALBEMARLE REGIONAL DIABETES CENTER Holt, Robert, MD Elizabeth City, 711 Roanoke Ave.....................................252-338-4400 Stevenson, Lindsay, MD Schuellein, Paul, MD

HEARING AIDS

VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE-EDENTON

Edenton, 203-A Earnhardt Dr..........................................252-482-2134 ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY, PLLC Duruman, Bora, MD Camden, 330 Camden Causeway, Ste C........................252-331-2437 Privette, Crystal, MD Kitty Hawk, 5200 N Croatan Hwy, Ste 4 Huey, Karen, RN,CNM

VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE-EDENTON

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Edenton, 309 N Broad St..................................................252-482-7001 Boehling, Peter, MD ALBEMARLE HOME CARE & HOSPICE Belcher, Julane, RN,FNP-BC Elizabeth City, 311 Cedar St.............................................252-338-4066 Huey, Karen, RN,CNM

“Gastroeast, P.A. Accepting new patients, and offering Saturday procedures!”

Jessica L. Brown Heather Larsen Jack C. Cole Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner D.O. Gastroenterology East, P.A. and Endoscopy Center is now accepting new patients. In addition, we are also offering the availability for Saturday procedures. The practice is an AAAHC- accredited facility and employs a full staff of medical professionals, including Dr. Jack Cole, Dr. Ugo Iroku, Dr. Kurt Vernon, Nurse Practitioner Jessica Brown, and Nurse Practitioner Heather Larsen. The Endoscopy Center provides diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures. Gastroenterology East, P.A. was founded by Dr. Jack Cole, a native of Asheville and Wake Forest graduate. He has been providing care to patients in Pitt County as well as 37 surrounding counties in Eastern North Carolina for 30 years. Gastroenterology East is located at 2210 Hemby Lane in Greenville, on the internet at www.gastronc.com, and on facebook by searching Gastroenterology East. Please call 252-551-3000 today to schedule an office visit or procedure. Accredited by the AC C R E DI TAT ION A S SOC IA TIO N

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2210 Hemby Lane, Greenville, NC 27834

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Call 252-551-3000 to schedule your screening colonoscopy

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HOMELIFE CARE

VIDANT BEAUFORT HOSPITAL

QUALITY HOME STAFFING

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL

Edenton, 300-F N Virginia Rd..........................................252-482-1130

Washington..........................................................................252-975-4100

Elizabeth City, 425 C McArthur Dr..................................252-337-6124 Windsor, 1403 S King St....................................................252-794-6600 Toll Free 1-800-700-0008 www.qualityhomestaffing.com VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL Edenton, 211 Edenton Rd................................................252-482-8451

HOSPICES

ALBEMARLE HOME CARE & HOSPICE

Elizabeth City, 311 Cedar St............................................252-338-4066

VIDANT HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE Windsor 252-794-2622

HOSPITALS CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

Chesapeake, 736 Battlefield Blvd, North.......................757-312-8121 www.chesapeakeregional.com

SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St........................................252-335-0531

THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL

Nags Head...........................................................................252-449-4500

VIDANT DUPLIN HOSPITAL

Kenansville..........................................................................910-296-0941

VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL

Tarboro................................................................................252-641-7700

VIDANT MEDICAL CENTER

Greenville............................................................................252-847-4100

VIDANT ROANOKE-CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Ahoskie................................................................................252-209-3000

HEALTH FACTS O Only 35 – 44% of adults 75 years or older are physically active, and 28-34% of adults ages 65-74 are physically active. O Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40% of total daily calories for 2–18 year olds and half of these empty calories come from six sources: soda, fruit drinks, dairy desserts, grain desserts, pizza, and whole milk.

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IMMUNIZATION SERVICES ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden..............................252-338-4460 Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck.......................................252-232-2271 Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton.................................................252-482-6003 Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates...........................................252-357-1380 Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City....................................252-338-4400 Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford..................................................252-426-2100

INTERNAL MEDICINE DENUNZIO, NEIL L., MD

Hertford, 333 Winfall Blvd...............................................252-426-9172

SENTARA FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS*

Elizabeth City, 1507 N Road St, Ste 2.............................252-337-9190 Scherer, Christine, PA DeLigio, Leslie, NP

HEALTH FACTS O About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.

SENTARA FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS*

Moyock, 446 Caratoke Hwy............................................252-435-1275 Dipes, Ray, MD Partis, Kerry, MD

VIDANT INTERNAL MEDICINE-EDENTON

Edenton, 104 Mark Dr......................................................252-482-5171 Haskett, Joseph, MD Taylor, Stafford J., MD

VIDANT INTERNAL MEDICINE-EDENTON

Edenton, 105 Mark Dr......................................................252-482-6530 Bonner, Earic, MD

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden.............................252-338-4460 Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck.......................................252-232-2271 Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton.................................................252-482-6003 Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates...........................................252-357-1380 Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City...................................252-338-4400 Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford..................................................252-426-2100

VIDANT MEDICAL CENTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Greenville...........................................................................877-718-1893

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6347

Quality Home Staffing Home Care Agency provides Personal Care, Senior Concierge and Companion Services for the Senior in your family. We can assist with bath, mobility, medication reminders as well as housekeeping, transportation, accompany to appointments and/or social events. We can also arrange wellness activities such as Yoga, exercise, meditation, massage or spa services. Providing 20 years of home based care, we are experts in providing excellent home care support.

Now Hiring In Home Aides Quality Home Staffing/Savvy Senior Concierge 425 McArthur Dr. Elizabeth City, NC www.qualityhomestaffing.com 252-337-6124 | 800-700-0008 (Toll Free)

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Windsor, 1403 S King St...................................................252-794-6637

NEPHROLOGY (KIDNEYS) VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6193 Brandspigel, Karl, MD Ramsamooj, Ravi, MD

Caring with Compassion and Dignity since 1968 Hospice Nursing

252-338-4066

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NUTRITION

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

NUTRITION PAIR

SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER,

Elizabeth City, 1241 N Road St........................................252-335-9355 REHABILITATION SERVICES www.nutritionpair.com Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St........................................252-335-0531 Harris, Janet, MS, OTR/L Wooten, Teresa

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

SENTARA OBSTETRIC & GYNECOLOGY SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 112 Medical Dr........................................252-384-2610 Stevenson, Lindsay, MD Schuellein, Paul, MD

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6767

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Windsor, 1403 S King St....................................................252-794-6655

VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE-EDENTON

Edenton, 203-A Earnhardt Dr..........................................252-482-2134 Duruman, Bora, MD Privette, Crystal, MD Huey, Karen, RN,CNM

VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE-EDENTON

Edenton, 309 N Broad St..................................................252-482-7001 Boehling, Peter, MD Belcher, Julane, RN,FNP-BC Huey, Karen, RN,CNM

ONCOLOGY SENTARA CANCER CENTER/RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St........................................252-384-4122 Mills, Janete, MD

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6193 Hopkins, Michael MD

HEALTH FACT O Only 6 states (Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York and Vermont) require physical education in every grade, K-12.

Albemarle Regional Health Services Partners in Public Health Specializing in comprehensive, quality health care including:

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OPTHALMOLOGY ALBEMARLE EYE CENTER, PLLC

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6193

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Elizabeth City, 1503 N Road St Edenton, 101 Mark Dr Kitty Hawk, 3524 N Croatan Hwy VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC Nags Head, 111 Seachase Dr East Carolina Pain Consultants - Greenville Toll Free...............................................................................800-755-7535 Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6193 www.albemarleeye.com

OPTICAL GOODS - RETAIL COASTAL EYE CENTER, PLLC

PEDIATRICS CHILDREN FIRST PEDIATRICS

Elizabeth City, 1855 W City Dr.........................................252-338-3909 Elizabeth City, 615 S Hughes Blvd, Ste C.......................252-562-6411 coastaleye2020.com King, Dr. Kathryn J., MD, FAAP Franklin, Quentin J., MD Verdi, Vincent J., MD SENTARA PEDIATRIC PHYSICIANS* Elizabeth City, 1141 N Road St........................................252-384-2590 GEORGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OPTICAL Aldrich, Sheila, MD Elizabeth City, 1125 N Road St........................................252-331-7922 DiMichele, John, MD Overman, George A., Optician Schmitt, James, DO

ORTHOPEDICS COASTAL ALBEMARLE ORTHOPEDICS

SENTARA PEDIATRIC PHYSICIANS*

Moyock, 446 Caratoke Hwy.............................................252-435-1275 DiMichele, John, MD

Edenton, 701 Luke St Ste C..............................................252-482-5011 VIDANT PEDIATRICS-EDENTON Edenton, 203 Earnhardt Dr..............................................252-428-7470 SENTARA ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS Resta, Bartholomew, MD MEDICINE SPECIALISTS* Ginski, Joseph, MD Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St, Ste 200.........................252-384-2360 Peterson-Spencer, Mia, FNP Grant, Robert, MD Vo, Khoa, MD Miller, Jared, DO Elliott, Dan, DO

PHARMACY

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6193

OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINIC VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL

Windsor, 1403 S King St....................................................252-794-6700

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Edenton, 323 S Broad St...................................................252-482-2127

FAMILY CARE PHARMACY

Hertford, 606 S Church St.................................................252-426-2214

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Hertford, 101 N Church St...............................................252-426-5527

PHYSICAL THERAPY SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER, REHAB SERVICES

Elizabeth City, 1240 N Road St.......................................252-335-0531 Black, Andrew PT, DPT, OCS Fightmaster, Chris PT, DPT Melcher, Isaac PT, DPT Pinto, Jill PT, DPT Neal, Matthew PT, DPT, OCS

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6767

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St..................................................252-794- 6655

PULMONOLOGY ALBEMARLE PULMONOLOGY MEDICINE ASSOC.

Elizabeth City, 1507 N Road St.......................................252-338-6167 Singh, Jasvinder P., MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

HEYDER, A.M., MD

Atlantic Pulmonary Associates, PA Elizabeth City, 111-A Medical Dr....................................252-331-1506 Kitty Hawk, 5200 N Croatan Hwy, Ste 3........................252-255-6114

RADIOLOGY

REHABILITATION CENTERS & SERVICES CHOWAN RIVER NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

Edenton, 1341 Paradise Rd.............................................252-482-7481

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6767

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St..................................................252-794- 6655

SLEEP APNEA ALBEMARLE PULMONOLOGY MEDICINE ASSOC

Elizabeth City, 1507 N Road St.......................................252-338-6167 Singh, Jasvinder P., MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

HEYDER, A.M., MD

Atlantic Pulmonary Associates, PA Elizabeth City, 111-A Medical Dr....................................252-331-1506 Kitty Hawk, 5200 N Croatan Hwy, Ste 3.......................252-255-6114

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER, REHAB SERVICES

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St.......................................252-335-0531 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Patrick, CCC-SLP Pureza, Pam, MS, CCC-SLP Broadfoot, Becky, MC, CCC-SLP

VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd.................................................252-482-6245

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY

Windsor, 1403 S King St...................................................252-794-6600

HEALTH FACT O Children now spend more than seven and a half hours a day in front of a screen (e.g., TV, videogames, computer).

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Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd..................................................252-482-6767

VIDANT BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St....................................................252-794-6655

SPORTS MEDICINE SENTARA ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTS*

VASCULAR SURGERY SENTARA VASCULAR SPECIALISTS

Elizabeth City, 1177 N Road St........................................252-337-9440 Pharr, Tarkten, MD

WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden...............................252-338-4460 Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St........................................252-384-2360 Currituck County, Miller, Jared, DO 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck........................................252-232-2271 Elliott, Dan, DO Chowan County, Grant, Robert, MD 202 W Hicks St, Edenton..................................................252-482-6003 Vo, Khoa, MD Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates............................................252-357-1380 Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City.....................................252-338-4400 Perquimans County, CAROLINA SURGICAL CARE (GENERAL SURGERY) 103 ARPDC St, Hertford...................................................252-426-2100 Elizabeth City, 1138 N Road St........................................252-335-4890 Ruiz, Antonio J., MD, FACS VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE-EDENTON Carter, David L., MD, FACS Edenton, 203-A Earnhardt Dr..........................................252-482-2134 Jenkins, Joseph T., MD, FACS Duruman, Bora, MD Privette, Crystal, MD VIDANT GENERAL SURGERY-EDENTON Huey, Karen, RN,CNM Edenton, 203 Earnhardt Dr..............................................252-482-5868 Capps, Timothy, MD VIDANT WOMEN’S CARE-EDENTON Sambo, Tracy, MD Edenton, 309 N Broad St..................................................252-482-7001 Brabble, Crystal, FNP Boehling, Peter, MD Belcher, Julane, RN,FNP-BC Huey, Karen, RN,CNM

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Kitty Hawk, 5200 N Croatan Hwy...................................252-715-5110

UROLOGY VIDANT UROLOGY-EDENTON

Edenton, 210 N Broad St..................................................252-482-1606 Reynolds, Cris J., MD

HEALTH FACT O Recent reports project that by 2030, half of all adults (115 million adults) in the United States will be obese.

Flu-fighting tips to keep you and others healthy Sniffles, sore throat, fever, and aches and pains may accompany a number of illnesses, but during the wintertime such symptoms are typically indicative of influenza. Throughout much of North America, flu season peaks between December and February. But flu season can occur anywhere from October to March, advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flu is contagious and can sideline people for extended periods of time. The CDC says that each year one in five Americans gets the flu. Taking steps to fend off the flu can help men and women and the people they routinely come in contact with. Foods

Food can be used to fend of the flu. Common foods that many people already have in their pantries can be powerful flu-fighters. Garlic, for example, contains compounds that have direct antiviral effects and may help destroy the flu before it affects the body. Raw garlic is best. In addition to garlic, citrus fruits, ginger, yogurt, and dark leafy greens can boost immunity and fight the flu, according to Mother Nature’s Network. The British Journal of Nutrition notes that dark chocolate supports T-helper cells, which increase the immune system’s ability to defend against infection. A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics

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Embracing germs: They’re not all bad Germs have gotten a somewhat undeserved reputation. For decades, people have done what they can to avoid these unseemly organisms, thinking that exposure to germs is the single-best way to get and remain sick. Certainly there are germs that a person would be wise to avoid. However, not all germs must be avoided. Germs are tiny organisms that can enter the body through open cuts, the mouth, the nose, and the eyes. Germs are found all over the world. The four main types of germs include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Bacteria are a type of germ that often get a bad rap but actually may have benefits that outweigh their negatives. Bacteria are tiny, one-celled creatures that get nutrients from their environments to live. In some instances, that environment is the human body. Bacteria can reproduce inside and outside of the body. While bacteria that cause repeated infections might be considered bad, there actually are a host of good bacteria. Such bacteria help people digest food and protect against gastrointestinal upset, such as diarrhea. Some bacteria may help people fight off illnesses caused by other bacteria or viruses, says research published in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology. Beneficial bacteria may help stimulate the immune system so that the body is better able to fight off diseases naturally. People frequently overlook good bacteria in an effort to eradicate bad bacteria, and that can have serious detriments. Unfortunately, the “antibacterial” products available for cleaning and medicines used for treating bacterial illnesses do not discrimi-

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showed that carnosine, a compound found in chicken soup, can help strengthen the body’s immune system and help fight off the flu in its early stages. Flu shot and medications Annual flu shots administered in advance of flu season can help protect people and their families from getting the flu. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that, in select situations, antiviral medications — which are usually prescribed to treat the flu and lessen symptoms — can reduce the chance of illness in people exposed to influenza. Many over-the-counter medicines can alleviate symptoms of the flu, but cannot fend it off.

nate between good and bad germs. They simply eradicate them all. Heathline says that this can create an imbalance of bacteria in the body that may lead to harmful bacteria taking over. Harmful bacteria also may evolve to resist common treatments because of the overuse of antibacterial and antimicrobial medicines and products. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that antimicrobial agents have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients with infectious diseases. Although they’ve helped treat illnesses, these drugs have enabled the organisms they’re meant to destroy to adapt to them, making the drugs less effective. Some bacteria are even resistant to certain antibacterial drugs. The CDC says each year in the United States at least two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics — with at least 23,000 people dying as a result of these infections. Various medical sources urge that regular handwashing with plain soap is enough for cleansing. Consuming foods with naturally occurring helpful organisms, such as yogurt, chocolate, feta cheese, pickles, and dark chocolate, can help increase the levels of good bacteria in the body. Taking a probiotic supplement also may help, although researchers at the Cleveland Clinic report that there is not enough proof to say for sure. People should speak with their doctors before taking probiotics or other steps to increase bacteria to make sure they are a wise decision for each individual.

Stop germ proliferation Germs can be spread easily between persons through direct contact and indirect contact with surfaces sick individuals have touched. Doctors recommend staying home for at least 24 hours after a flu-induced fever has dissipated. Well individuals should avoid contact with sick people. Frequent hand-washing with soap and water can stop germs from spreading. When soap and water is not available, alcoholbased hand sanitizers can help. People also should avoid touching their eyes, noses and mouths after being in public places or around someone who is ill. Rest and restore Those who feel symptoms coming on should begin drinking more liquids to keep the respiratory system hydrated and make mucus less viscous. Remember to get adequate sleep, as a tired body cannot effectively fight the flu virus. People of all ages should take steps to protect themselves

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Weighing in on exercise vs. dieting for better weight loss results Statistics indicate more and more men, women and children are overweight or obese. The National Institutes of Health state that more than 35 percent of adults in the United States are obese and more than 34 percent are overweight, while 17 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are obese. Obesity rates are three times as high among today’s children than they were among youngsters just one generation ago. As individuals attempt to lose weight, they may wonder what is the most effective way to accomplish that objective. Some argue that the secret to weight loss is lots of exercise, while others insist that calorie control is the key. When it comes to slimming down, some may be surprised by what the experts have to say. The Mayo Clinic advises that cutting calories through dietary changes appears to promote weight loss more effectively than physical exercise alone. According to Shawn M. Talbott, Ph.D., a nutritional biochemist and former director of the University of Utah Nutrition Clinic, weight loss is about 75 percent diet and 25 percent exercise. People generally see the largest short-term results when they eat healthy foods and healthy portions. Poor diets can be difficult to overcome, as it takes a lot of exercise to spur dramatic weight loss, whereas a low-calorie, healthy diet can be a simple and effective means to losing weight.

Nutritionists often point to a balanced diet that focuses on fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole-grain carbohydrates over fad diets or ones that require the adherence to strict guidelines that are difficult to follow for lengthy periods of time. But exercise should not be abandoned in favor of a low-calorie diet. Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, who runs one of the largest obesity clinics in Canada, says that weight loss occurs from what’s created in the kitchen, but health is gained in the gym. Dr. Freedhoff often advises his clients to make smart changes to the foods they eat to spur weight loss, and then incorporate exercise into their lifestyles as a way to keep the body in top form. Regular physical exercise is necessary to maintain strong bones, build muscle, improve flexibility, and keep the cardiovascular system working efficiently. Exercise also releases endorphins, which can improve mental alertness and feelings of well-being. The Mayo Clinic notes that studies have shown that people who lose weight and keep it off over the long haul are those who get regular physical activity. When it comes to losing weight, the foods a person eats play a bigger role than exercise. But it is the combination of both diet and exercise that can lead to greater overall health and sustained weight loss.

Carbon monoxide remediation Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. Because carbon monoxide is found in the fumes produced when fuel is burned, it is present in and around homes. As a result, homeowners should be aware of carbon monoxide and make every effort to detect its presence. CO forms most readily when there is insufficient oxygen to complete combustion and produce carbon dioxide. Hot water closets, furnaces in crawlspaces, heating appliances in attics, and other contained areas are common areas where CO can form. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that thousands of people visit emergency rooms and are hospitalized because of CO poisoning every year. While CO is a risk for just about anyone, infants, the elderly, those with breathing problems or chronic heart disease, and people with anemia are most likely to get sick from CO.

CO has earned the moniker “the silent killer” because it cannot be identified without the presence of a carbon monoxide detector. If a person believes he or she is smelling carbon monoxide, that person is probably mistaking the odor for other combustion byproducts that the human nose can sense. CO is a byproduct of vehicle exhaust, boat engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, furnaces, and fireplaces. CO is produced anytime something is burning. That is why it is essential that products designed to be used outdoors are used exclusively outside, and that indoor appliances are properly vented to the outdoors. CO can build up indoors and poison people and pets who breathe it in. Some people may not recognize that CO is problematic in a

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How to handle a poisoning emergency Any family can experience a poisoning situation, but people who live in homes with very young children or the elderly need to educate themselves about the various poisonous substances lurking in plain sight and what to do if these substances are ingested. Although cleaning products or chemicals stored in the garage may be the most commonly thought of household poisons, many other seemingly mundane items also can be poisonous when ingested in large quantities. The National Capital Poison Center says that these common household items can poison children: • laundry products • pain medicine • vitamins • antihistamines • pesticides • cleaning substances The NCPC says the most common poisons for adults include prescription drugs, alcohol, pain medications, and cleaning substances. People may not realize the hidden ingredients in products they use every day. Swallowing a large quantity of mouthwash containing alcohol can poison a child. Vitamins children mistakenly think are candy can be dangerous as well. Artificial nail products also can be poisonous. If poisoning is suspected, time is of the essence, as is taking the correct steps. 1. If the person is unconscious, not breathing or having convulsions, then the first step is to call the local emergency responders where you live or dial 911 immediately. 2. Remain calm and assess the situation if the person is responsive. Try to identify the poison by looking for open containers or the items that may have been swallowed or touched. 3. The Mayo Clinic says poisoning signs and symptoms can include burns or redness around the mouth and lips, breath that smells like chemicals, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty breathing. 4. Remove any pills or the substance away from the person, and check his or her mouth for any remaining pills. 5. Do not immediately induce vomiting, which may do more damage. 6. Consult with poisoning professionals. In the United States, call the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 800-

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222-1222. In Canada, call the provincial or regional poison control center, such as the Ontario Poison Centre, at 800-268-9017. 7. Be ready to describe the person’s symptoms, age, weight, and medications, and share any information about what has been ingested. The person on the line may give specific instructions to follow or recommend contacting emergency personnel. While waiting for help to arrive, follow poison instructions on product labels. Depending on the substance that was ingested, this may include flushing the skin, offering water or another fluid, flushing the eyes, or moving the person into fresh air. Avoid activated charcoal or syrup of ipecac. Poison centers rarely encourage self-care in poisoning incidents. Unintentional poisonings account for hundreds of hospital visits and many deaths per year. Knowing how to respond to and treat a poisoning emergency can save lives.

CO detectors can save lives and should be installed in all homes and apartments. The National Fire Protection AssociaContinued from 18A tion says CO detectors “shall be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedhome until multiple residents start complaining of similar symp- rooms.” Individuals should follow the manufacturer instructions toms. Common CO poisoning symptoms include nausea and regarding where on the wall or ceiling the CO detectors should vomiting, dizziness, chest pain, confusion, headache, and other be mounted. As an added safety precaution, CO detectors should flu-like symptoms, advises the consumer advocacy group Carbon be placed on every floor of the home. Monoxide Kills. Those with repeated exposure to high levels of Gas sensors in CO alarms have limited life spans, so they should CO may eventually develop cerebral edema, which is a swelling be replaced generally every five to six years, because calibrating and of the brain. CO can compress brain cells and destroy them, lead- testing for CO is more difficult than simply replacing the alarms. ing to neurological issues and death. CO poisoning is actually the Installing or replacing carbon monoxide detectors is an easy result of the head and heart not receiving sufficient oxygen. improvement that can help save lives.