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Over 330 participants and 26 volunteers took part in the Lacing Up for a Cure 5K on October 4 at the Statesville Family YMCA.

Heart disease remains a significant health issue in Iredell County, with the Iredell County Health Department reporting that it is responsible for nearly 20% of premature deaths locally.

Every 11 minutes, someone in the United States dies by suicide.

A recent survey from 2025 indicates that 90% of Americans have postponed preventive medical care at some point, with reasons ranging from logistical and financial issues to anxiety or fear.

In the mid-1990s, hospitals began shifting from having primary care providers manage patient care both in clinics and at hospitals to employing hospitalists who could offer around-the-clock, on-site medical attention.

These ex-North Iredell County area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 8.

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 1 will showcase these former North Iredell County area high school standouts.

These former North Iredell County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Aug. 25.

Danielle Simmons has been named Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care units at Iredell Memorial Hospital, according to an announcement from Iredell Health System.

Iredell Home Health, part of Iredell Health System, has received the 2024 SHPBest “Superior Performer” award from Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP).

In 2024, volunteers at Iredell Memorial Hospital provided more than 6,200 hours of service.

Each year, departments within the Iredell Health System have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Grateful Patients and Families Fund.

Eight students from the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont participated in a Med-Stem Camp at Iredell Memorial Hospital during July.

Stacy Lewis has been promoted to the position of Director of Imaging Services at Iredell Health System.

Iredell Memorial Hospital has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.

On April 22, nurses Pam Gill and Lisa Warren from Iredell Health System presented a Guardian Angel pin to the daughters of Wanda Bryan.

Iredell Health System recently honored its employees for their long-term service, celebrating a total of 4,200 combined years of dedication.

Iredell Health System has announced the arrival of its first class of internal medicine residents.

Iredell County students recently participated in a week-long Camp Med program at Iredell Memorial Hospital, designed to provide hands-on learning experiences in the healthcare industry.

2025’s first measles case in North Carolina has been confirmed in Forsyth and Guilford Counties.

Anthony Elkins, a Family Medicine Physician at Iredell Primary Care, is highlighting the importance of regular health check-ups for men during Men’s Health Month.

Rotary Club of Statesville/Fourth Creek has contributed $25,000 to establish a Family Resource Center at The Birth Place in Iredell Memorial Hospital.

High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, is often dubbed the “silent killer” due to its ability to go undetected while causing significant internal damage. Dr. Harlan Hicks of…

Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Dr. Mario G. Zapata to its Iredell Physician Network, effective June 16. Dr. Zapata will begin seeing patients at Iredell Psychiatry. Dr.…