Forum addresses hypertension
By Marla Vacek Broadfoot Freelance science writer, NC TraCS Hypertension – and the need to take action to prevent, treat, and control it, especially among those most vulnerable – was...
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Medical students assist with Belhaven health clinic
Several students from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University spent a recent Saturday providing free health screenings and services to Beaufort County residents. Dr. Ari Mwachofi, a...
ECU hosts statewide research conference
The North Carolina Cartilage & Arthritis Research Alliance held a conference Oct. 3 at East Carolina University. “It is a gathering to enhance our regional discussion of current research...
ECU leaders helping to reshape American medical education
On Sept. 22 and 23, leaders from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are joining leaders from 10 other top medical schools at Vanderbilt University to discuss...
Golden Living Center donates to Brody School of Medicine
Golden Living Center has donated $123,000 to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to support a nursing home teaching project. Brody’s Department of Family Medicine provides primary...
Congressman discusses health care legislation at ECHI event
ECU News Services A Georgia congressman was the featured speaker during a discussion of “Federal Issues Facing the Medical Community,” organized by U.S. Rep Walter Jones’ office and held Aug....
Mark Your Calendars: TEDMED is coming to ECU on Sept. 13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSeNBTsIG0M&feature=youtu.be TEDMED is an annual, three-day gathering that unites extraordinary people and ideas from all disciplines inside and outside of medicine. The unusual and provocative program features short talks and artistic...
Brody names new chair of Family Medicine
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has announced that Dr. Chelley Kaye Alexander has been hired to chair the Department of Family Medicine, effective August 11. Alexander...
East Carolina Heart Institute earns top rating
The East Carolina Heart Institute has received the highest quality rating awarded by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The society database is the national report card that compares the quality...
ECU cardiologist elected to Royal College of Physicians
By Amy Adams Ellis ECU News Services East Carolina Heart Institute physician Ashesh Buch has been elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London. Buch was formally...