News & Events

 

MPMC Offers FREE Important Health Screening

Join us Tuesday, May 22nd 7am - 10am (by appointment only)...
 
 
 
 

Snacks & Facts Focuses on Cancer Wellness

Join us in Warrenton on April 20th @ 11:30am...
 
 

MPMC to Host Spring Blood Drive

American Red Cross Asks All Eligible Donors to Give Friday, April 20th 10am-2:30pm.
 
 

Safety Event for Older Drivers

Join us April 21st from 9am - Noon (by appointment only)...
 
 

Cancer Resource Center Celebrates One Year

Join us April 3rd @ 10am @ MPMC to celebrate...
 
 

MPMC Named a Top 25 NC Hospital

"Business North Carolina" magazine ranks MPMC for overall excellence in healthcare...
 
Pictured is Maria Parham’s new telehospitalist service in action.  Dana Giarrizzi, MD (in the monitor) has a discussion while Tina Hope, RN assists. 

MPMC Introduces Telemedicine

Adding exciting, new technology to patient care...
 
 

4th Annual Weight Loss Challenge

Eat Smart, Move More Granville-Vance Weight Loss Challenge will kick-off March 19th.
 
 

Free Health & Wellness Workshop

Breast Cancer Survivors join us Tuesday, February 21st 6:00pm-8:30pm @ the YMCA.
 
 

February Lunch & Learn Celebrates National Heart Month

Dr. Melissa Daubert, Cardiologist from Northern Carolina Cardiology to present Friday, February 17th @ 11:30am.
 
 

MPMC to Host Blood Drive Soon

American Red Cross Asks All Eligible Donors to Give Friday, February 10th 10am-2:30pm.
 
 

FREE Breastfeeding Class Offered at MPMC

Join us Monday, February 6th at 6:30pm.
 
 

Lamaze Series Offered at MPMC

Classes begin Monday, February 20th 6:30pm.
 
 

MPMC's Mammography Department Earns ACR Re-Accreditation

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety.
 
 

MPMC to Offer Prostate Cancer Support Group

Join us on Thursday, February 2nd for "Man to Man".
 
Come visit us in Warrenton! Friday, February 17th! 

MPMC to host "Snacks & Facts" Program on Cardiovascular Disease

Join us & Dr. Robin Mathews of Northern Carolina Cardiology in Warrenton on February 17th.
 
A therapist in Maria Parham’s Rehabilitation Department works with a patient on the new Video Analysis System. 

MPMC's Rehabilitation Department Purchases New Video Analysis System

Maria Parham Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Department recently purchased a ‘High Speed-Slow Motion Video Analysis System.
 
 

January Lunch & Learn at Maria Parham Educates about Glaucoma

Since January is observed as National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Maria Parham Medical Center is hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn Program on Thursday, January 19 entitled “A Discussion of Glaucoma”. The speaker will be Dr. Daniel Bernstein, an ophthalmologist with Four County Eye Associates.
 
Nick LaRaia, PT, DPT, NCS, a physical therapist in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Department of Maria Parham, demonstrates the use of this new equipment. 

Enhanced Rehabilitation Services Now Available at MPMC

Maria Parham Medical Center has had a Vestibular Rehabilitation program to help those suffering from vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders for quite a while. Recently however, they received a piece of equipment that will enable them to even better assess and treat this fairly common problem.
 
 

MPMC Rehabilitation Department offers Gift Ideas for Stroke Survivors

During the holidays, we often find ourselves stumped as to what to buy for the different people in our lives. This question can be more complicated when choosing a gift for someone who has experienced a life-changing stroke, accident or illness.
 
 

Ridgeway Church makes donation to Volunteer Services

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Crocheting Group made a donation to the Volunteer/Guest Services Department of Maria Parham Medical Center.
 
 

MPMC's Tonya Jones Honored at Recent Gathering

Tonya Jones, PHR, MBA, Vice President of Human Resources for Maria Parham Medical Center, was notified recently that she had been selected for Business Leader’s 2011 Women Extraordinaire Awards.
 
 

Free Health and Wellness Workshop to Be Held

A free health and wellness workshop series for breast cancer survivors and co-survivors (their caregivers) is being offered for Vance County and surrounding area residents.
 
 

Maria Parham Nurse renews Certified Diabetes Educator® status

The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) recently announced that Janice Satterwhite, RN, BSN, CDE® has renewed her Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®) status by successfully completing the continuing education renewal option process.
 
 

MPMC Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Team Offers Expert Gift Tips

The Maria Parham Medical Center Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Team offers great tips for choosing great holiday gifts for children.
 
 

Maria Parham Medical Center to Host December Blood Drive

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Maria Parham on Friday, December 9 from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM in the Classroom of the hospital.
 
 

First Annual Clinical Breast Exam Screening an Overwhelming Success

Maria Parham Medical Center usually offers an educational event for area women during the month of October, since it is celebrated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
 
 

November Lunch & Learn to Discuss Respiratory Disorders

The next program will be held Friday, November 18th. The topic will be “Respiratory Disorders” and will feature Jonathan Clark, MHA, RRT, Director of Respiratory Care Services at Maria Parham as speaker.
 
 

Maria Parham’s Volunteer Services Department Steps up Again

Maria Parham Volunteer Services Department recently purchased a gait analysis system for the Rehabilitation Department of the hospital.
 
 

Thanks for Fantastic Community Support for Blood Drives

Maria Parham Medical Center has been a partner with the American Red Cross for many years and has held regular blood drives ever since. Response from the community has always been good, but his past year it has been exceptional!
 
Dr. Daniel Bernstein 

Bernstein Re-Appointed to State Commission for the Blind

Daniel Bernstein, MD, an ophthalmologist with Four County Eye Associates, was recently notified of his re-appointment to the Professional Advisory Committee for the Commission for the Blind by the Governor’s Office.
 
 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

To celebrate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FREE clinical breast exams will be offered at Maria Parham Medical Center on Thursday, October 27th from 5 PM until 7 PM.
 
 

Maria Parham Medical Center to Host Blood Drive

American Red Cross Urges Individuals to Donate.
 
 

"Breast Health" Topic Planned For October Snacks & Facts

Maria Parham teams up with Warren Free Clinic to host “Snacks & Facts” Program in Warren County and educate the community about Breast Health.
 
Shown below is Ms. Rosa Bullock surrounded by her cake, balloons and banner in celebration of her 100th birthday.  Shown on Ms. Bullock’s left is Rhonda Hollowell, her speech/language therapist at Maria Parham’s CORF. 

Rehabilitation Patient Spends Part of Special Day at Maria Parham

Ms. Rosa Bullock surrounded by her cake, balloons and banner in celebration of her 100th birthday.
 
Shown above are Dr. Linga Vijaya, Dr. Adrian Ogle, Dr. Gary Smith and patient Charlie Alston.  Mr. Alston says he takes advantage of this screening every year. 

Nineteenth Annual Prostate Screening at MPMC Nearly Breaks Record

This is the nineteenth year that Maria Parham Medical Center has offered free complete prostate screenings for local men.
 
September 14, 2011 5pm-7pm at MPMC 

Annual Prostate Screening Scheduled at Maria Parham in Its Nineteenth Year

Three local physicians--Dr. Linga Vijaya, Dr. Adrian Ogle, and Dr. Gary Smith-- and Maria Parham Medical Center are once again coming together to offer a prostate cancer screening to local men.
 
 

Maria Parham Receives NC Maternity Center Breast-Feeding Friendly Designation

Maria Parham Medical Center has very recently received the North Carolina Maternity Center Breast-Feeding Friendly Designation from the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
 
 

Local Author Holds Book Signing At MPMC

Bob McCarthy, MD holds book signing at MPMC for his first published book, "Quarry Steps Up".
 
 

September Lunch & Learn at Maria Parham Educates about Arthritis

Maria Parham Medical Center is hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn Program on Friday, September 9. The topic will be “All about Arthritis” and the speaker will be Brandon Sheets, PT, DPT from the Rehabilitation Department of Maria Parham Medical Center.
 
 

MPMC Offers Free Breastfeeding Class

Maria Parham Medical Center will offer a free breastfeeding class on Monday, September 12th.
 
 

MPMC Offers Childbirth Classes

Childbirth classes taught by Lamaze trained and certified instructors offer a wealth of information and help expectant moms be more confident about the birth process.
 
 

MPMC Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist

Maria Parham Medical Center is pleased to announce that Casey Tudor Chollet, MD has joined The Oncology Center at Maria Parham. She began in August and will serve as the full-time Radiation Oncologist in the Radiation Oncology Unit. She is also on staff at Duke University Medical Center.
 
Shown above are the attendees at Maria Parham’s recent Ice Cream Social celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2011. 

Maria Parham Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2011

World Breastfeeding Week 2011 was celebrated internationally on August 1-7.
 
 

August Lunch & Learn program planned at Maria Parham

Maria Parham Medical Center is hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn Program on Friday, August 19.
 
 

Local Author with MPMC Ties Signs Book, Makes Donation

Maria Parham Volunteer Services Department is pleased to announce its next fundraising event. On August 15th from 9:00 AM until Noon, Dr. Bob McCarthy will be in the Maria Parham Medical Center lobby for a book signing of his recently released rural crime fiction novel entitled Quarry Steps Up.
 
 

MPMC's Cancer Care Partner Among Nation's Elite Cancer Programs

The most prestigious annual ranking of the nation’s hospitals has rated Maria Parham Medical Center’s cancer care partner, Duke University Medical Center, as the #11 cancer program - one spot higher than last year.
 
 

"Fitness After 50 (and Beyond)" Topic planned for August Snacks & Facts

Maria Parham Medical Center will host its second FREE Snacks & Facts program as part of its community outreach into Warren County.
 
 

Blood Drive Scheduled at MPMC

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Maria Parham Medical Center on Friday, August 12 from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM in the Classroom of the hospital.
 
 

MPMC Welcomes 2011 Nursing Graduates

Recently, Maria Parham Medical Center welcomed a large group of newly graduated nurses to their workforce.
 
MPMC President & CEO Bob Singletary & Bev Tucker, M.D., Chairman of the MPMC Board of Directors sign definitive agreement Monday July 25, 2011. 

Duke LifePoint & MPMC Sign Definitive Agreement

July 25, 2011 – Duke LifePoint Healthcare, a joint venture of Duke University Health System, Inc. and LifePoint Hospitals®, and the board of directors of Maria Parham Medical Center (MPMC) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to jointly own and operate MPMC.
 
 

"Got Gerd?" Topic planned for July Lunch & Learn

Maria Parham Medical Center and The Heartburn Treatment Center there are hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn Program on Friday, July 22. The topic will be “Got GERD?—Getting Relief from Your Persistent Heartburn,” and the speaker will be Alexia Edwards, the Heartburn Coordinator for the Center.
 
Shown below are representatives of Maria Parham and members of the Congestive Heart Failure Team 

MPMC Receives Recognition from the American Heart Association

Maria Parham Medical Center was recognized for its achievement in implementing the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines for coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure.
 
 

Maria Parham announces plan to become Breastfeeding Friendly

Maria Parham Medical Center is excited to announce its plan to become a part of the North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program.
 
 

Maria Parham Nurse Receives Significant Certification

auline Liles, RN, BA Ed., the Spanish Patient Educator for Maria Parham Medical Center, recently received notification that she had met the requirements to become certified in Medical Interpretation through CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters).
 
Shown are left to right are Cynthia Britton, RN, AAS, BSAS, MEd, CDE, and Ann Margaret Kane-Ferguson, MPA, RD, LDN, members of the team who assist with Maria Parham’s Diabetes Education Program. 

Maria Parham’s Diabetes Program earns ADA recognition

The Diabetes Education Program of Maria Parham Medical Center has once again been recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for offering high-quality services to the patients that the health care system serves.
 
 

Enhancements in The Oncology Center at Maria Parham focus of upcoming Lunch & Learn

Maria Parham Medical Center and the Oncology Center there will be hosting a Lunch & Learn program on “The Oncology Center at Maria Parham: New Trends in Patient-Focused Care” on Friday, June 24.
 
Maria Parham’s new Inpatient  Dialysis Unit recently opened and is the first and only such unit in the region.  Pictured here (at left) are Tariq Abo-Kamil, MD with Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension.  He is also the Medical Director of the Inpatient Dialysis Unit.  Dialysis patient James Hope is receiving treatment, while Nikki McKnight, RN,BSN – Dialysis Unit Manager, looks on.  Hope was one of three patients who avoided being transferred to Durham or Raleigh in order to have his inpatient dialysis. 

Acute Care Dialysis Unit Opens at Maria Parham Medical Center

On May 2, 2011, Maria Parham Medical Center opened the doors to its new Acute Care Dialysis Unit.
 
 

Maria Parham Debuts “Snacks & Facts” Program In Warren County

Maria Parham Medical Center will début Snacks & Facts a FREE program as part of its community outreach into Warren County.
 
 

Maria Parham to Host Blood Drive Soon

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Maria Parham Medical Center on Friday, June 17th from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM in the Classroom of the hospital.
 
Shown here are members of the Center for Rehab team at Maria Parham.  At the head of the table is Dr. Carl Smith, Medical Director for the Center.  Directly to Smith’s right is Pam Benters, RN, Nursing Director for the Center. 

MPMC Center for Rehabilitation named "2011 Top Performer" by UDSMR

The Center for Rehabilitation, the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Maria Parham Medical Center, recently received notification that it was named a “2011 Top Performer” by Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR).
 
 

Maria Parham Medical Center now offers the Region’s ONLY Breast MRI!

Maria Parham is very pleased to add Breast MRI to its already strong women’s offerings.
 
 

Maria Parham Honors Its Laboratory

Laboratory professionals at Maria Parham are a very important clinical part of the hospital, although they are often “behind-the-scenes”.
 
 

Music Brings Happiness to MPMC

Shown above is Nancy Mocarsky, a pianist from Rock Spring Baptist Church in Townsville.
 
 

Community Gives Back to MPMC

Bruce Willstaedt of Townsville, displays some of the handmade bowls that he creates.
 
Shown above is Bob Singletary, President & CEO of Maria Parham, congratulating Ida Marrow for 45 years of service to the hospital. 

Maria Parham Celebrates Its Long-Time Employees

In conjunction with National Hospital Week, Maria Parham recently held their Annual Employee Service Recognition Awards program to honor those who have spent many years as faithful members of the hospital’s staff.
 
 

Stroke Awareness’ is topic of May Lunch & Learn

May has been named National Stroke Awareness Month. In observance of that and in an effort to increase the public’s understanding about the third leading cause of death in America, Maria Parham Medical Center is hosting a Lunch & Learn program on Friday, May 20th.
 
 

MPMC Nurses Celebrate National Nurses Week

As part of Maria Parham Medical Center’s observance of National Nurses Week (celebrated each year from May 6 through May 12), “Florence Nightingale” made a surprise appearance at an event planned to honor the nurses at Maria Parham.
 
 

Maria Parham Recognizes Top Performers in Overall Quality of Care

The quality of care that patients receive at Maria Parham Medical Center is of utmost importance and is something that the hospital constantly endeavors to improve.
 
2011 Food Challenge Winners 

Maria Parham Holds Second Annual Food Challenge

As part of Maria Parham Medical Center’s observance of National Hospital Week this week, the second Annual “Maria Parham Food Challenge” was held Monday.
 
 

April Lunch & Learn Scheduled @ Maria Parham

Maria Parham Medical Center and the Granville Vance District Health Department are hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn Program on Monday, April 25th.
 
 

Henderson-Vance Chamber Roundtable

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce recently held a Business Roundtable on the upcoming partnership of Maria Parham Medical Center and Duke LifePoint Healthcare.
 
 

Maria Parham to Host Blood Drive Soon

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Maria Parham Medical Center on Thursday, April 14th from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM in the Classroom of the hospital.
 
Bob Singletary President & CEO of Maria Parham Medical Center 

Bob Singletary Named to NCPHP Board

Bob Singletary, MPH, MHA, President & CEO of Maria Parham Medical Center, has been named to the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Physicians Health Program (NCPHP).
 
Relaxing chair massages were offered at Maria Parham’s observance of National Doctors’ Day.   

Maria Parham Celebrates National Dcotors' Day with A Day at the Spa

Yesterday at Maria Parham Medical Center, the physicians had the day dedicated to them, in appreciation for the hard work they do daily in caring for the patients in our community.
 
 

Heartburn Treatment Center at Maria Parham offers State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Testing for Acid Reflux

For the many people suffering with acid reflux disease, the latest in medical technology is now available through The Heartburn Treatment Center at Maria Parham Medical Center.
 
 

MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DLP

MPMC Board of Trustees takes next step in a potential partnership that will assist in strengthening its operations and expanding its services; Hospital could be the first to join new Duke/LifePoint system
 
 

Update - Affiliation Process

As you may recall, we began the affiliation process back in January to identify potential affiliations or partnership possibilities. This complex process has moved along as expected, and last month, the list of potential partners was reduced again.
 
Medical Oncology Expansion 

MPMC Opens New Oncology Center & Shows New MRI

Maria Parham hosts an Open house for its new Medical Oncolgy Expansion. The hospital's new Wide-Bore MRI was also unveiled to the public.
 
 

Maria Parham Opens The Heartburn Treatment Center

Maria Parham is pleased to announce the opening of The Heartburn Treatment Center at Maria parham Medical Center
 
 

About Giving the Gift of Life

I would like to take a few moments and provide some information about a very important, yet controversial subject – organ and tissue donation.
 
 

Chatman Named CFO of the Year

Maria Parham is pleased to announce that Jim E. Chatman, their Chief Finance Officer, was recently named a winner in the Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 CFO of the Year Awards
 
MPMC Receives Red Apple Status 

Maria Parham Achieves Significant Distinction in Food and Nutrition Services

Recently hospital administration was notified that Maria Parham had achieved “Red Apple” status through this initiative. Currently the three levels are “Green Apple”, “Yellow Apple” and “Red Apple”, with “Red Apple” denoting the highest level of achievement
 
 

Grant Allows Maria Parham to Further Promote Wellness

With the help of a mini-grant awarded by Eat Smart, Move More NC, Maria Parham Medical Center has transformed one its frequently-used stairwells to promote its increased use
 
 

Jay Kennedy Named Vice President of Operations at Maria Parham Medical Center

Maria Parham Medical Center is pleased to announce that Jay Kennedy has been named Vice President of Operations
 
 

Caregiver Support Group

Maria Parham Medical Center is pleased to announce the formation of a new support group at the hospital - the Caregivers Support Group.
 
 

April is OT Month

“Occupational therapy strives to help people return to purposeful and meaningful lives after injury or impairment, and we recognize and especially thank our OT staff during the month of April,” states Rubio.
 
 

Hughes - New Patient Access Manager at MPMC

Maria Parham welcomes Linda Hughes