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Parker Banks, LPN, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at UNC Health Rockingham last week. Hospital nursing leadership along with senior administrators gathered on the unit to celebrate Banks along with her fellow nursing and hospitalist teammates and many of her family members. A DAISY Award nomination for Banks came from the family member of a patient who faced multiple health challenges, including a fall that led to a hip fracture and a difficult surgery.

Rolonda Hairston, security officer at UNC Health Rockingham, was honored with the BEE award for Extraordinary Patient Care. Hairston was nominated by a colleague for her outstanding support of a patient experiencing a difficult day. After noticing the patient was anxious following an appointment, Hairston walked with him to the front lobby, stayed by his side, and reassured him until he felt safe and calm. She encouraged him to contact a friend or family member to ensure a safe trip home—an act that exemplifies the extraordinary care the BEE Award celebrates.

UNC Health Rockingham is proud to announce the appointment of Angela F. Edwards, MD, DFPM, FASA as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Edwards is a nationally recognized anesthesiologist and healthcare leader with more than two decades of experience in clinical leadership and operations, strategic planning, quality improvement and patient advocacy. She brings a proven track record of driving organizational transformation, fostering clinician engagement, and improving patient outcomes across complex healthcare systems.

UNC Health Rockingham proudly announces the completion of its Safe Space Courtyard, a transformative outdoor space designed to support the mental and emotional well-being of long-term behavioral health patients. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of the courtyard, which marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to compassionate, innovative care.

UNC Health Rockingham proudly announces the completion of its Safe Space Courtyard, a transformative outdoor space designed to support the mental and emotional well-being of long-term behavioral health patients. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of the courtyard, which marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to compassionate, innovative care.

UNC Health Rockingham is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified cardiologist Dr. S. Peter Sheng, MD, MPH to UNC Cardiology at Eden, further strengthening access to high-quality heart care for residents of Eden and the greater Rockingham County area.

UNC Health Rockingham is pleased to welcome Lorenzo Spencer, MD, MS, a board-certified family medicine physician, to UNC Family Medicine at Eden, expanding access to comprehensive primary care services for families across Rockingham County.

UNC Health is the first healthcare institution in the nation to launch an Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship dedicated to rural women’s health. The new UNC School of Medicine program’s intent is not only to train physicians to provide high-quality care in rural settings but also to make it easier for women who live in North Carolina’s “maternity care deserts” to access the medical care they desperately need.