Doug Boyd Archives

Mar 01, 2012
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Reclined in a portable dental chair, Jerry Joyner readied himself to have a tooth looked at Wednesday by an East Carolina University dental faculty member. He was pretty sure he...

Feb 29, 2012
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Students, faculty help homeless smile at local event

Reclined in a portable dental chair, Jerry Joyner readied himself to have a tooth looked at Wednesday by an East Carolina University dental faculty member.  He was pretty sure he...

Feb 28, 2012
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HPV shot recommended for boys

he vaccine that protects girls from the virus that causes cervical cancer and other cancers is now being recommended for boys starting at age 11.  That's the message from the...

Feb 27, 2012
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Chitwood receives pair of recognitions

Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood Jr., a cardiovascular surgeon at East Carolina University, has been inducted as an honorary member in the German Society for Thoracic, Heart and Vascular Surgery and...

Feb 24, 2012
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PROFIT MARGIN

A little more than halfway through the fiscal year, the medical group practice at East Carolina University is ahead of budget projections and expected to make money, officials said Thursday. ...

Feb 24, 2012
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CULTURALLY SENSITIVE

A group of 10 East Carolina University medical students spoke Monday to fellow students and faculty members about their faiths and how medical professionals might deliver more culturally sensitive care...

Feb 24, 2012
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ECU Physicians on track for positive year

A little more than halfway through the fiscal year, the medical group practice at East Carolina University is ahead of budget projections and expected to make money, officials said Thursday. ...

Feb 20, 2012
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Religious diversity and health care topic of student discussion

  A group of 10 East Carolina University medical students spoke Monday to fellow students and faculty members about their faiths and how medical professionals might deliver more culturally sensitive...

Feb 17, 2012
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Events mark Diversity Week at Brody

 A series of midday lectures, discussions and presentations will cover issues surrounding religious, racial, ethnic and sexual diversity Monday through Thursday at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina...

Feb 15, 2012
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Students brighten treatment time for young patients

Doctor visits aren't always fun for young patients with cancer and blood diseases, but those at East Carolina University have something to help them smile thanks to the work and...