Margaret Anne Cooke Brandt, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Margaret Anne Cooke was born March 14,1946, to
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Gov. Cooper proposes budget to invest in a strong, resilient and ready North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a recommended budget for FY 2021-2023 that will strengthen North Carolina to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and ignite
Viewpoint: Davis Regional Medical Center remains dedicated to serving Statesville and the surrounding community
BY CLYDE WOOD I write today with optimism for the future and a grateful heart for our team’s resilience over the past year. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we
Diabetes Alert Day: Understanding diabetes and recognizing your risks
Special to Iredell Free News Tuesday, March 23, is the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day. With 7.2 million adults living in the United States who are unaware they have
Understanding the link between diabetes and heart disease
Special to Iredell Free News Most of us know someone who has diabetes. Nearly 1.5 million adults are diagnosed with diabetes each year. What you probably did not know is
Governor: COVID-19 trends continue to stabilize as vaccine eligibility expands
People with high-risk medical conditions or who live in certain congregate settings are now eligible for vaccination Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of
Iredell Health System strives to make patient safety and care a priority every week
Special to Iredell Free News March 14-20 is National Patient Safety Awareness Week, a national education campaign for promoting patient safety practices. Iredell Health System strives to make quality
Iredell Health System honors lives lost and saved during first year of COVID-19 pandemic (Photo Gallery)
BY KARISSA MILLER With 86 luminaries lining the walkway to the front entrance of Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell staff, doctors and nurses gathered Thursday outside to honor survivors and remember
Video: Director of Pharmacy Randi Raynor discusses work being done by Iredell Health System to prepare COVID-19 vaccines
Video Nearly 20,000 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at Iredell Memorial Hospital, including more than 1,000 Iredell-Statesville Schools employees who were vaccinated Wednesday. Iredell Health System Director of Pharmacy
Sheriff: Two suspects face drug charges after traffic stop leads to seizure of crystal meth and fentanyl
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and prescription drugs from a vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday, February
Number of COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization declines in Iredell; next vaccine clinic scheduled for February 15 at Mazeppa Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of new cases of COVID-19 — as well as the number of deaths and hospitalizations among people who have tested positive for the coronavirus in
Critical Care: Environmental Services team at Iredell Memorial plays crucial role during pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News While community members have praised local healthcare workers as heroes since the pandemic began, not everyone working on the frontline is a nurse or doctor.
Gov. Cooper proposes emergency budget supplement to turn corner on COVID-19 and invest in stronger future
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper outlined a plan on Thursday for allocating federal COVID-19 relief funds for immediate needs and investing state resources to help
Agencies working to mitigate homelessness and hunger crises increased by pandemic
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com To facilitate community and agency awareness, Partners Connect recently organized a “Hunger and Homelessness” Zoom discussion featuring experts from the nine counties which Partners Health Management
Certified athletic trainers playing vital role as high school sports resume during pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News As more team sports roll out at Iredell-Statesville Schools and others in the area – including basketball now underway and football set to kickoff next
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Health care workers and adults 65 and older are up next
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers
Smooth Transitions: Iredell Health System team dedicated to helping hospital patients live well at home
Special to Iredell Free News Patients who lack health insurance and a healthcare provider may not know of anywhere else to turn but to the emergency room for treatment, support,
Iredell health officials report nine more COVID-19 deaths; 77 people who have tested positive currently hospitalized in county
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials on Monday reported nine more deaths attributed to COVID-19. A total of 133 people in the county who have tested positive have now
How to keep your New Year’s health goals and create long-lasting change
Special to Iredell Free News A new year symbolizes a fresh start with new health resolutions – whether it be a new exercise regimen, a healthier diet, or specific bodyweight
Iredell health officials report eight more COVID-19 deaths as positive tests, hospitalizations continue to surge
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported eight more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. A total of 124 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in
Iredell Memorial celebrates first baby born at hospital in 2021
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the New Year at 4:03 p.m. on Saturday, January 2. Mother Dejah Joyner and her baby boy, Karter
Wanda Hoover Strickland
Mrs. Wanda Hoover Strickland, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Salisbury, N.C. Mrs. Strickland was born September 10, 1951, in Asheboro,
The Rest of the Story: Community support has helped I-SS weather pandemic
BY JEFF JAMES Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! As we head into the holidays, my hopes and wishes for all our students, staff, and stakeholders are to have a
Latest Executive Order allows N.C. restaurants and bars to sell mixed beverages to-go or via delivery
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed
Iredell health officials report 201 new cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths attributed to coronavirus
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more people who tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have died. The Iredell County Health Department on Tuesday reported the county’s 82nd, 83rd, 84th and
COVID-19 Update: Iredell health officials report 184 new cases and county’s 81st death
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported the county’s 81st COVID-19 death on Monday, along with scores of new cases. According to the Iredell County Health Department, the death was
How to deal with holiday stress during a pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season has arrived, and with it an alarming assortment of demands — cooking meals, shopping and cleaning, to name a few. The accompanying
Viewpoint: We have to dig deep to weather COVID-19 pandemic until vaccine arrives
BY ROY COOPER RALEIGH — When I announced North Carolina had its first known COVID case on March 3, most of us didn’t expect to be living like this in
Iredell health officials report 239 new cases of COVID-19, along with county’s 78th and 79th deaths
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday along with a record single-day increase in laboratory confirmed cases. The latest deaths were the county’s
Five more COVID-19 deaths reported in Iredell; 56 people currently hospitalized with novel coronavirus
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mirroring a startling statewide trend, Iredell health officials reported a record number of single-day COVID-19 infections on Monday, along with five more deaths attributed to the novel
Iredell Health System stresses importance of handwashing in preventing spread of flu, COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News With winter and the peak flu season approaching, National Handwashing Awareness Week is appropriately held each year at the beginning of December. Now in the
Iredell Health System CEO: ‘Pandemic fatigue’ contributing to spike in COVID-19 cases
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Health System President and CEO John Green participated in the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s “It Takes A Hospital” virtual town hall on Tuesday to discuss
Iredell Health System recognizes efforts of Home Health staff during pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Due to visiting restrictions limiting the time they can spend with family members, more patients in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are shortening their stays
Gov. Cooper: New executive order tightens face covering requirements in N.C.; two more deaths and 173 new cases reported in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the number of cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase rapidly across North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday called for stricter face covering requirements. During a
Margaret Thomason Sanders
Margaret Thomason Sanders, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., died at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte on Monday, November 16, 2020, after a brief illness. Margaret was born November 27, 1931, in Rutherford
Iredell Health System’s Wellness and Diabetes Center helps patients manage disease
Special to Iredell Free News The 30 million Americans living with diabetes are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, with those poorly managing their diabetes at a greater risk of experiencing complications
