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11/06/2025

UNC Health Southeastern Emergency Medicine Resident Sarah Spelsberg, MD, was featured on CBS 17 for her work on the medical team of the TV series, Survivor.

When a venomous snake bit a contestant on this season of “Survivor,” fans held their breath while the show’s medical team jumped into action. One of the doctors who helped that co…

11/04/2025

Meet Pain Management Provider Crystal Berumen

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Crystal Berumen has joined Interventional Pain Specialist Michael Abdou, MD, and the staff of UNC Health Pain Management Specialists at Southeastern Health Park. Conditions treated at the clinic include back and neck pain; diabetic neuropathy; peripheral neuropathy and disease-related pain.

Berumen earned an associate degree in nursing from Robeson Community College and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University based in Phoenix, Az. She also earned a master’s degree in nursing with a family nurse practitioner emphasis from South University in Savannah, Ga.

“Previously a registered nurse with UNC Health Southeastern for nine years, I chose to become an advanced practice provider to have a greater impact on patient care by directly improving patient outcomes,” said Berumen. “Currently specializing in interventional pain management allows me to help patients regain mobility and functionality which improves their emotional well-being.”

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Berumen at UNC Health Pain Management at Southeastern Health Park, located at 4901 Dawn Drive, Suite 2400, Lumberton, call (910) 671-9298 or visit https://www.unchealth.org/care-services/locations/unc-health-pain-management-at-southeastern-health-park-lumberton.

10/28/2025

Watch Video: Meet Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Ahsan with UNC Health Southeastern Cardiology and Cardiovascular Care.

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10/27/2025

UNC Health Southeastern To Reroute Entrances for Renovation Project

Beginning November 3, patients and visitors to UNC Health Southeastern’s Rust Tower will be rerouted to enter through Registration while the main lobby is closed for an upgrade project.

The lobby closure should last approximately six weeks, however, the overall project to upgrade the entire corridor is projected to last approximately 12 months. Once the lobby project is complete and re-opened, additional phases will impact travel through the main corridor to the hospital cafeteria. Visitors and patients will be directed to alternate routes through signage.

10/24/2025

"Gourd-geous in Pink" Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners! 🎃🎀

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our teams went all out with creativity, compassion, and a whole lot of pink!

With a total of 2,548 votes, here are your top 3 winners:

🥇 1st Place – Gibson Cancer Center Infusion Center
🥈 2nd Place – UNC Health Southeastern Express Drive-Thru Lab
🥉 3rd Place – UNC Health Southeastern Emergency Department

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped us celebrate strength, survivorship, and the power of community through this fun and meaningful event. 💗

10/24/2025

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10/21/2025

We’re grateful to the team at Wayne Sanderson for their thoughtful show of support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Their donation of cancer care packages to Gibson Cancer Center brought smiles and encouragement to patients and teammates alike.
Kindness like this reminds us that hope truly starts here. 💗

10/21/2025

“Ms. Edens worked at UNC Health Southeastern from 1980 - 1994, having served as vice president and chief nursing officer,” said current Chief Nursing Officer Renae Taylor. “Her longstanding commitment to nursing practice and our mission helped shaped the culture here in ways that will be felt for years to come. Our sincere condolence to her family and all those she touched.”

Betty Lou Edens, age 94, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1931 to the late Frank Cox and Dola Watts. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edens her son, Charles Edens, Jr.

10/21/2025

Vote today!

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have hosted a pumpkin decorating contest to honor those affected by breast cancer and promote awareness throughout the organization.

Voting is now open through noon on October 24 — We invite you to help us crown this year’s most gourd-geous pumpkin! 🩷🎃

To vote: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RErL9Yw2dU2I89hHRJ_-shnvFvBvCcJApeeF8CWURQFURUswQlRWOUZMQjlOVEtOOE9QNUsyQVNLMi4u&route=shorturl

10/20/2025

2025 "Pink from the Pulpit" Image Gallery

Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures of your groups as part of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month! (More will be added to the gallery as they are received.)

10/15/2025

Lumberton, NC -- UNC Health Southeastern Emergency Medicine Resident Sarah Spelsberg, MD, participated on a medical team that was featured on the Wednesday, October 8, 2025, episode of CBS’s Survivor, Episode Three of Season 49.

10/13/2025

Boots & BBQ Rodeo Royale, presented by Smith’s Refrigeration, Inc., returns on Friday, Nov. 14 for its 13th year with the same mix of music, food, and togetherness that makes this event a community favorite. Guests will gather for dancing, lively entertainment, and a meal prepared by Fuller’s Ol...