Health Care

HEALTHCARE

Marie Boswell pets therapy dog Elsie at Nash General Hospital.

By Lindell John Kay

The Twin Counties has a tradition of quality health care from Nash UNC Health Care to Vidant Edgecombe Hospital and more.

The tradition includes a warmth of neighbors and an excellent track record, according to hospital officials.

Nash UNC Health Care has been the leading regional health care provider for more than 35 years. The hospital also uses the latest state-of-the-art technology in providing that world-class care.

“We realize that, as a community health care center, our patients are not just patients — they are a part of our community. They are our neighbors, our friends, our church and civic club members. As a result, they are a part of us,” according to hospital officials.

Nash UNC Health Care opened its new $25 million Nash Women’s Center in May 2016. The center is a state-of-theart obstetrical facility designed to provide the most comfortable and safe birthing experience possible for the region’s mothers, their newborns and their loved ones.

The hospital has added several new buildings and services including the pediatric emergency room, which opened along with the new emergency department in 2014.

The hospital’s new cancer center is named for Danny Talbott, a local native and inductee in the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

Vidant Edgecombe Hospital offers compassionate care for residents of Tarboro and surrounding communities. The highly trained staff at the acute-care facility represents more than 20 medical specialties, according to hospital officials.

The hospital specializes in comprehensive rehabilitation services, cancer care, birthing and outpatient clinics. The hospital has a long history of community involvement, including health fairs, screenings and annual events like Pink Power and Heart Truth.

Looking beyond the area’s hospitals, Boice-Willis Clinic has opened its new Medical Center at 91 Enterprise Drive. The multi-speciality facility is physician owned.

The state-of-the-art two-story building will be the new home of Boice-Willis Clinic Pediatrics and Boice-Willis Clinic Primary Care that were previously located

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in the Nash Medical Arts Mall.

The Opportunities Industrialization Center also serves the area’s health care needs. Established in Rocky Mount in 1969, the OIC provides human support services to enhance self-sufficiency. Among its many services is health education outreach and primary medical care.

1) Brittany Forbes, right, touches her daughter, Charlie Avery Forbes on the head at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro. 2) Brianna Ricks collects the over-the-counter drugs for a participant at the Mobile Free Pharmacy event at the E. L. Roberson Center in Tarboro. NC MedAssist hosted the Mobile Free Pharmacy with Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. 3) Nash UNC Health Care patient Jake Arnold, right, talks with cardiologists Dr. Maitreya Thakkar, center, and Dr. Michael Yeung at Nash Heart Center. 4) Zina Darden dances to the song ‘Wobble’ in the OIC parking lot. Exercise Specialist Allison Boone, left, demonstrates exercises to Juanita Latten during the Heart Health Fair at the Nash Heart Center.

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Cummins RoCky mount Powering a more Prosperous World

WE ARE ROCkY MOUNT ENGINE PLANT (RMEP).

Plant Location: Whitakers, North Carolina year opened: 1981 (the first engine was produced and shipped in 1983) Plant size: 1.2 million square feet Plant manager: John Judd Employee count: 1,800 Products: On-highway (automotive) and off-highway diesel engines (65-600 brake horsepower) Customers: RMEP has more than 530 customers, including: Daimler, Freightliner, Navistar, Blue Bird, Komatsu, Kenworth, Peterbilt, New Flyer and International.

Product applications (including, but not limited to):

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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

■ In March 2017, RMEP celebrated the build of its 4 millionth engine. ■ April 2018 was the highest monthly production in its history. ■ Forecasting shows 2018 will be the highest engine and components demand ever. ■ Projected investments will top $23 million in capital throughout 2018. ■ RMEP is a top three employer in the area and projected to fill more than 400 additional jobs

over the next 10 years.

A RICH HISTORY

1979 - RMEP was originally established in 1979 as a joint venture between JI Case and Cummins Engine Company and was named Consolidated Diesel Company (CDC). 1983 - The first engine was produced at CDC for North America and European markets. 1993 - DC added 11 megawatts of on-site generating power using Cummins/Onan technology. The 1 millionth engine was produced at CDC in June. 1996 - CDC introduced the 4-valve head technology to improve emissions. 2001 - The 2 millionth engine was produced at CDC in October. 2008 - After 25 years, Cummins purchased the full share of CDC and was renamed Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP). 2010 - The 3 millionth engine was produced at RMEP in June. 2013 - Marine engine assembly moved to RMEP. 2017 - The 4 millionth engine was produced at RMEP in March. 2018 - April was the highest production month in RMEP’s history.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

- 10 education partners in surrounding districts, including community colleges, public school systems, libraries and community partners - Recorded more than 20,000 volunteer hours with education and community partners over the last two years (with more than 70 percent employee participation) - Established The Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership (STEP) to improve the educational opportunities for students from early childhood to career readiness. - 10 equality of opportunity partners and three environmental partners - 2017 United Way campaign raised $503,448 after a Cummins Foundation match for the local agency branch

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Technological advances in manufacturing and the increase in demand make RMEP and Cummins Manufacturing an exciting place to work. RMEP offers career opportunities in a number of fields, including:

❯ Manufacturing Operations ❯ Quality Roles and Analytics ❯ Industrial Technology North Carolina is a great state, ❯ Material Handling ❯ Engineering (multiple disciplines) Rocky Mount is a great community, ❯ Supply Chain – Planning and Logistics and Cummins has a very giving workforce. ❯ Information Technology ❯ Administrative Services It’s a privilege for us to be here ❯ Finance Technicians and to be involved. ❯ Future Cummins Leaders 2018 | LIVING HERE | 33