June 25, 2020
Beyond Medicine – Hospital Foundation funds child literacy intervention for local medical practice
Physicians at Sampson Medical Group of Clinton now have another tool in their belt when caring for pediatric patients. Last month, the family medicine practice partnered with Reach Out & Read® Carolinas to use books as part of every well-child visit for patients age birth to 5 years old. Books prescribed during Reach Out & Read® visits give medical providers a valuable tool to evaluate cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development. Read More »
April 11, 2020
COVID-19 — It’s not ‘just the flu’
Unlike the seasonal flu, our immune systems have never seen this enemy, and we are all defenseless. We have no others around us with immunity to act as a shield and slow the spread. COVID-19 is at least twice as contagious as the flu. It’s estimated that if no action is taken to stop the spread, at least 50-80% of the world’s population will become infected. Read More »