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TheatreNow hosts breakfast to benefit Cape Fear Clinic

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:38am
TheatreNow hosts breakfast to benefit Cape Fear Clinic

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – TheatreNow hosted a breakfast at the City Club Tuesday morning to raise money for the Cape Fear Clinic.

The clinic provides care for people in the area who are uninsured and have no other means to pay for care.

The Cape Fear Clinic provides a medical home for adult patients with a chronic medical condition.

TheatreNow’s artistic director Zach Hanner took over 19th century rooms upstairs in the club and lead attendees through vignettes of care, followed by a breakfast from the City Club.

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Officials use drug seizure money to pay for new gym

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 3:45pm
Drug money is making it a little easier for employees at the courthouse to get in shape.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Drug money is making it a little easier for employees at the courthouse to get in shape.

Officials are using drug seizure money to pay for a new gym in the basement of the courthouse.

Courthouse employees and members of the Sheriff's Office Civil Division will be able to use the new facility.

The gym is expected to be ready for use this summer.

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Free mammograms at NHRMC hit record number

Submitted by Frances Weller, WECT News anchor
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 7:48am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Pink Ribbon Fund of New Hanover Regional Medical Center recently provided a record number of mammograms for women who can't afford them.

On average, about 70 people, women and men, come in for the free diagnostic screening. In April, 120 vouchers were given out.

The free mammograms are made possible through monies raised from Pink Ribbon fundraisers, including the annual Pink Ribbon dinner held every October.

The Pink Ribbon Project also provides comfort bags to women and men undergoing cancer treatment.

Recipients of the free mammograms do have to provide proof they are in need of assistance. They are also required to have a doctor's order.

Iris Baker is the director of the voucher program. She says the vouchers are easy to get.

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Riverfront Farmers' Market continues this weekend

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:59am
Riverfront Farmers' Market continues this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Don't forget to stop by the Riverfront Farmers' Market Saturday, May 4 beginning at 8 a.m.

The market features produce, arts and crafts, music and more. Item selections change depending upon the season; however, customers can choose from eggs and cheeses, tea, jams and jellies, produce and fresh baked goods.

The Farmers' Market is held each Saturday through Dec. 21 and is located on the Cape Fear River in Downtown Wilmington.

Admission is free.

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Wilmington VA Health Care Center finally open to veterans

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:17pm
Senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr were at the opening celebration of the expansion at the Wilmington VA Health Care Center.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – It's been a long time coming, but veterans can now receive an array of health care services in Wilmington.

Senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr were at the opening celebration of the expansion at the Wilmington VA Health Care Center. The clinic is located at 1705 Gardner Drive, next to the Wilmington International Airport.

The expansion will allow veterans more options for health services, including day surgery, mental health, cardiology, women's health, MRIs, mammograms, and cat scans.

Adding these services means many veterans will no longer have to drive to the medical center in Fayetteville for care.

"These courageous men and women will now have increased access to the high-quality health care and diverse services they deserve," said Hagan in a news release when plans for the project were secured.

The project was originally announced in November 2009, but hit a few snags along the way.

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Free dental clinic is changing lives in Wilmington

Submitted by Lindsay Curtin, Reporter
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 8:30am
Hundreds of people lined up to get free dental work in Downtown Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Hundreds of people lined up Friday for the chance to fix dental issues that might be nearly impossible to fix otherwise. Some, even waiting years to address the issue due to financial problems.

The North Carolina Missions of Mercy (NCMOM) portable free dental program is an outreach program of the North Carolina Dental Society, and it is at CFCC's Schwartz Center Friday and Saturday.

Dental services include fillings, extractions, dental cleanings, and a limited number of front-tooth partial dentures.

Currently, NCMOM has enough equipment to set up an 80 chair full dental clinic including digital x-ray, sterilization, and all instrumentation and supplies. Clinics are generally set up with 20 to 80 chairs and services are provided for 300 to 1000 patients over a period of two days.

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New group helping with end-of-life decisions

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 7:36am
A new non-profit group is trying to help make a difficult decision a little easier.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A new non-profit group is trying to help make a difficult decision a little easier.

The Living Well Coalition recently started its work in southeastern North Carolina.

The goal is to help educate citizens about the completion of advance directives, which are legal documents that tell your doctor and your family your wishes about your health care if you are unable to tell them.

"Really, it's the only thing guaranteed in life is death," said Jarrett Nykamp, the Regional Coalition Leader of the Living Well Coalition. "So, why not go ahead and make these decisions and relieve the burden from your loved ones?"

The group is holding some upcoming events to help people complete their advance directives free of charge:

April 16: Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 3-6:30 p.m.

April 17: St Andrews AME Zion Church, 5-7 p.m.

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