UNC Health Southeastern

UNC Health Southeastern Non-profit comprehensive healthcare system offering a wide array of services.

UNC Health Southeastern is part of the UNC Health system, North Carolina’s leading public academic health system. Licensed for 452 beds, UNC Health Southeastern offers an array of acute care, intensive care and psychiatric services to the residents of Southeastern North Carolina and the surrounding region. UNC Health Southeastern serves 13,000 inpatients and 60,000 emergency patients annually.

UNC Health Southeastern is proud to announce that three of its cardiologists recently achieved board certification.  Sag...
12/12/2025

UNC Health Southeastern is proud to announce that three of its cardiologists recently achieved board certification. Sagir Ahmed, MD, and lshtiaque Mohiuddin, MD, PhD, both achieved nuclear board certification, and Muhammad Ahsan, MD, attained interventional cardiology board certification.

Achieving board certification demonstrates that a cardiologist has met rigorous educational and professional requirements, including specialized training and successful completion of comprehensive examinations. This credential ensures that they are up-to-date with the latest advancements in cardiology, enabling them to provide the best possible care.

Nuclear board certification is a specialized credential that indicates proficiency in the use of nuclear imaging techniques to diagnose and manage heart diseases. This certification ensures that the cardiologist is capable of using advanced imaging techniques to provide accurate and effective patient care.

Board certification in interventional cardiology ensures that the cardiologist is well-equipped to provide high-quality care in treating patients with heart and vascular conditions through minimally invasive techniques.

Congratulations to these outstanding cardiologists for Leading the Way to professional excellence for our community and patients!

12/11/2025

Thank you to the Robeson County Medical Society for the generous donation of toys, games, and comfort items for our Pediatrics Department at UNC Health Southeastern. Your kindness brings joy to our youngest patients and brightens the days of the families who walk through our doors. Creating a happy holiday for a child who is spending this season in the hospital is a special gift, and we are truly grateful for your support.

We’re also grateful for the care you provide to our community every day. Your support means so much, and we appreciate all you do for the children and families we serve.💙

During a conversation with an 80-year-old patient, Registered Nurse Karese Harrington, 7-Rust Tower, learned they were c...
12/11/2025

During a conversation with an 80-year-old patient, Registered Nurse Karese Harrington, 7-Rust Tower, learned they were constantly cold during the winter, having difficulty getting warm, so she gave the patient a blanket she made recently as part of a new hobby.

Harrington has worked as a nurse at UNC Health Southeastern since 2018.

Thank you, Karese, for exhibiting Carolina Care and showing extraordinary compassion for our patients!

UNC Health Southeastern is pleased announce that Surgical Services Director Kasey Taylor has successfully earned the Nur...
12/10/2025

UNC Health Southeastern is pleased announce that Surgical Services Director Kasey Taylor has successfully earned the Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified (NEA-BC) credential.

This prestigious certification is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and leadership in the nursing field. Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certification is a prestigious credential awarded to nursing professionals who have demonstrated advanced expertise in nursing leadership and management. This certification, provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, signifies that the holder has met rigorous standards and possesses the skills necessary to lead and manage healthcare teams effectively.

Kasey's commitment to excellence and professional growth continues to inspire us all. Please join us in celebrating her outstanding achievement and contribution to our team and the broader healthcare community.

Congratulations, Kasey, on this well-deserved accomplishment!

12/08/2025

UNC Health Southeastern will offer nitrous oxide as an additional option for pain management during labor starting December 8. The health system has invested in women’s service with the state-of-the-art unit which opened November 2024. This additional pain management option, which is not offered e...

Dr. James McLeod and Physician Assistant Charles Huggins presented with 2025 Medical Staff Excellence Awards Dr. James M...
12/06/2025

Dr. James McLeod and Physician Assistant Charles Huggins presented with 2025 Medical Staff Excellence Awards

Dr. James McLeod was named the 2025 UNC Health Southeastern D.E. Ward, Jr., M.D., Physician of Excellence, and Physician Assistant Charles Huggins was named Timothy L. Bell, P.A., Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of Excellence at the UNC Health Southeastern Medical Staff Holiday Party on December 5.

“Dr. McLeod is truly a brilliant physician and a pillar of the community,” said UNC Health Southeastern VP and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Roberts, during the presentation.

Dr. McLeod joined the medical staff of UNC Health Southeastern, formerly Southeastern Regional Medical Center, in 2006. He first practiced at the Dr. A.J. Robinson Medical Clinic and then transitioned to UNC Health Medical Group’s UNC Health Primary Care at The Oaks. He returned to his hometown as a physician after deciding to redirect his professional life after spending 21 years as a banking executive. He decided to return to school to train for a career in medicine. After earning his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2003, he completed a residency in family practice at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, S.C.

“Charles' dedication and humility are a rare combination and an inspiration to us all,” added Dr. Roberts.

Huggins completed an undergraduate degree at East Carolina University and physician assistant training at Wake Forest University. He has worked in radiology at UNC Health Southeastern since 2006. He is a member of the NC Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

The D.E. Ward, Jr., M.D., Physician of Excellence Award is named in honor of Dr. Ward’s 58 years of service on the UNC Health Southeastern Medical Staff and for his tireless devotion to providing the highest quality of care to his patients, as well as his continuous efforts to improve the health system and the community. Previous winners include Drs. Sadanand Hegde, John Rozier, Robin Peace, Samuel Britt, Obiefuna Okoye, Thomas Walden and Dennis Stuart.

The Timothy L. Bell, P.A., APP of Excellence Award was established in 2024 in memory of Tim Bell, who practiced as a physician assistant in Robeson County for 28 years and was the Executive Director of Children's Health of Carolina. The first winner of this award was Physician Assistant Don Metzger.

UNC Health Southeastern Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Roberts and Chief Nursing Officer Renae Taylor recently attended U...
12/04/2025

UNC Health Southeastern Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Roberts and Chief Nursing Officer Renae Taylor recently attended UNC Heath’s CMO and CNO Retreat for knowledge sharing and collaborating with their peers from across the state.

UNC Health Southeastern’s Women’s Health Services staff participated in a Christmas-themed skills fair this week, includ...
12/02/2025

UNC Health Southeastern’s Women’s Health Services staff participated in a Christmas-themed skills fair this week, including hands-on training with nitrous oxide, a new pain relief option that will be offered as appropriate to laboring mothers starting December 8.

These types of learning events demonstrate engagement and commitment to growing our staff through education and training.

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is here, and even the smallest gift can create big change for our UNC Health Southeastern patients and families.

Congratulations to Emergency Department Registered Nurses Ashley Hickman and Kaley Fields for earning emergency nurse ce...
12/01/2025

Congratulations to Emergency Department Registered Nurses Ashley Hickman and Kaley Fields for earning emergency nurse certification!

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing emphasizes that board certification is a prestigious achievement for emergency nurses, showcasing their expertise and enhancing patient care. It boosts confidence in challenging healthcare environments, assures patients of high clinical skills, and sets nurses apart, ensuring ongoing competency and career success.

By earning their emergency nursing certification, Kaley and Ashley not only demonstrated mastery of a vast body of emergency nursing knowledge and clinical skills under pressure, they also affirmed their commitment to providing the highest standard of care in critical, fast-paced situations. This achievement enhances our team’s expertise and strengthens the quality of emergency services we deliver.

We are proud of their exceptional achievement and for "Leading the Way" in healthcare excellence for our patients and our community!

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