UNC Health Southeastern

03/06/2026

The Rumba on the Lumber is here! Join us Saturday, March 7 for the UNC Health Southeastern 5K/10K races, as well as the UNC Health Southeastern Family Fun Mile! To sign up or learn more, visit

The UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber) is on Saturday March 7, 2026. It includes the following events: UNC Health Southeastern 5K, UNC Health Southeastern 10K, and UNC Health Southeastern Family Fun Mile.

03/05/2026

As part of Read Across America Week, UNC Health Southeastern Patient Care Services Administrative Assistant Kim Jacobs volunteered to read to students at Deep Branch Elementary School alongside her daughter, Candace.

The theme for Read Across America 2026, organized by the National Education Association (NEA), is "Create & Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers," with the specific focus for March 2026 being "Champion Kindness,"promoting empathy through books that reflect diverse people, cultures, and experiences.

03/04/2026

Welcome to this first-of-its-kind in Robeson County palliative care clinic!

03/04/2026

“World Obesity Day, observed on March 4, is a reminder that obesity is not simply a matter of willpower, it is a chronic, complex, and treatable medical condition," writes Dr. Valusa. "As an American Board of Obesity Medicine certified family physician, I am deeply committed to addressing obesity with compassion, and evidence-based care, especially for the people of Robeson County.”

World Obesity Day, observed on March 4, is a reminder that obesity is not simply a matter of willpower, it is a chronic, complex, and treatable medical condition. As an American Board of Obesity Medicine certified family physician, I am deeply committed to addressing obesity with compassion, and evi...

03/03/2026

Dr. Roberts brings deep roots in Robeson County, with a career shaped by service and community return, including early practice with the Indian Health Service at the Choctaw Nation Indian Hospital in Oklahoma.

Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Joe Roberts, MD, was named to Becker Healthcare's 252 hospital and health system chief medical officers to know in 2026 list. This is the third time that Dr. Roberts has made the list.

03/02/2026

Recruitment and Retention Specialist Lara Johnson was recently featured in the North Carolina Healthcare Association's second annual Virtual Healthcare Career Day. Watch as she describes a "Day in the Life in Human Resources" and how she helps others discover their dream job!

For more information about career opportunities at UNC Health Southeastern, visit https://www.unchealthsoutheastern.org/careers/

Check out a Day in the Life working in Human Resources! If you’re interested in career roles beyond the bedside and enjoy working with people, this career pa...

02/27/2026

“We are proud of our culture of owner versus renter mentality,” said UNC Health Southeastern President and CEO Chris Ellington. “At UNC Health Southeastern, we approach our mission, vision, and values with the premise that we are friends and family caring for friends and family. “

UNC Health Southeastern has been named to Becker's 165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare List for 2026. According to Becker’s, workforce challenges remain front and center for healthcare organizations, making the recruitment and retention of top talent more critical than ever. Hospitals, health sys...

02/26/2026

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when fatty buildup (“plaque”) slowly clogs the blood vessels that carry blood to your legs and feet. This reduces blood flow to the muscles and skin, which can cause pain, weakness, or slow healing. PAD is not just a leg problem. It is a sign of blood vessel disease throughout the body and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when fatty buildup (“plaque”) slowly clogs the blood vessels that carry blood to your legs and feet. This reduces blood flow to the muscles and skin, which can cause pain, weakness, or slow healing. PAD is not just a leg problem. It is a sign of blood vess...

02/25/2026

Coronary artery disease happens when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by plaque made of cholesterol, fat, and calcium. This reduces blood flow to the heart and can lead to chest pain or angina. If left untreated, it can result in a heart attack.

02/24/2026

During February as Heart Month, our providers, leaders and teammates have been wearing red to raise awareness of heart disease. Visit the news section of our website, unchealthse.org, for informative articles about heart-related health topics.

02/23/2026

"I chose to become a physician to combine my passion for science with a commitment to improving lives through compassionate, evidence-based care," said Bariatric and General Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Yglesias.

To learn more, visit https://www.unchealth.org/care-services/doctors/y/benjamin-s-yglesias-md