Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging everyone to take extra precautions during one of the most popular
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Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More
Making a Difference: Alan Anderson’s career at Iredell Memorial spans 42 years
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present.
SPD: Suspect in road rage incident hospitalized after surrendering to officers
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who fired a handgun in the direction of an occupied vehicle after a road rage incident on Wednesday afternoon has been taken to a local
‘Be Well Iredell’ effort aims to impart resilience, hope, and empowerment to community members
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 community members and leaders gathered on Friday morning to launch the “Be Well Iredell” initiative, part of a statewide movement to improve the well-being and
Hometown Hospital: Long-time employee reminisces about rewarding career at Iredell Health System
Special to Iredell Free News As Iredell Health System celebrates its 70th anniversary, it’s not just a celebration of passing time. It’s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of
Iredell Memorial Hospital earns an ‘A’ for Hospital Safety from watchdog group
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for
Iredell Memorial Hospital emergency department expansion complete
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department expansion is now complete. The first patient was admitted to the new space at
John Andrew Hendricks
John Andrew Hendricks, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, due to a sudden heart attack. John was born in Statesville on November 2, 1982.
Health Beat: Understanding Parkinson’s disease
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine your body begins moving in ways you didn’t intend — your hands start to tremble, your steps falter. Simple everyday tasks like pouring a
Iredell Memorial Hospital earns quality-based accreditation from DNV
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has successfully completed the accreditation process through DNV, a world-leading certification body committed to supporting the development and continual improvement of healthcare
Iredell commissioners express support for sale of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to express its “strong support” for Community Health Systems Inc.’s sale of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake
Norman Reynolds Alexander
Norman Reynolds Alexander, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1934, in Iredell County to the late
Health Beat: Everything you need to know about hand, foot, and mouth disease
Special to Iredell Free News Your child comes home from school with a low-grade fever and tiny blisters in their mouth and on their hands and feet. True to its
FTC sues to block sale of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Special to Iredell Free News The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced plans to file a lawsuit to block Novant Health Inc.’s purchase of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake
Iredell Health System announces appointment of new director of risk management and patient safety
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Jennifer Holmes has been promoted to the director of risk management and patient safety. Holmes has been a
NCDHHS announces details of new Children and Families Specialty Health Plan
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released plans on how it will implement its Children and Families Specialty Plan — a
Defendant expected to take the stand in rape trial in Iredell County Superior Court on Wednesday
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A former Mooresville High School student who is charged with raping a classmate is expected to testify in his own defense on Wednesday in Iredell County Superior
Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2024
Special to Iredell Free News In a heartwarming start to 2024, The Birth Place team welcomed Iredell Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the new year on January 1. Mother Keaira
As respiratory illnesses surge, NCDHHS urges testing and treatment in outpatient settings for those with mild symptoms
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being
Iredell Memorial Hospital implements visitor restrictions due to increase in respiratory illnesses
Special to Iredell Free News As the flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious
Edward Alexander Neel
Edward “Eddie” Alexander Neel, a beloved husband, devoted father, and skilled electrician, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at his residence in Mooresville, N.C. He was 79 years old.
Iredell Memorial Hospital expansion remains on schedule
Special to Iredell Free News Construction of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and critical care unit expansion is on track for 2024 completion. Iredell Health System is expanding the hospital
Roland Clyde Farr
Roland Clyde “RC” Farr, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on October 20, 1935, in Fox Hollow, Pa., he was the son
Hospitals across North Carolina receiving payments as part of Medicaid expansion
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare
NCDHHS announces state’s first pediatric flu death of season, urges vaccination for children ages 6 months and older
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2023-2024 flu season. A child in the
Chief Deputy: Jail staff followed all protocols related to medical care of female inmate who died after being transferred to hospital
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Detention Center administrators have determined that the detention staff followed all policies related to the medical care of of a female inmate who died earlier
One Patient’s Journey: ‘One day I was fine, and then the next day I was not’
Special to Iredell Free News In what seemed like the blink of an eye, 64-year-old Eddie Johnson’s life took an unexpected and frightening turn. His familiar morning routine quickly progressed
Iredell Health System announces new director of 1 North and Infusion Care Services
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Pamela Moore has been promoted to director of 1 North and Infusion Care Services. Moore has worked at
Annette Isora Anderson Carter
Annette Isora Anderson Carter, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Annette was born March 2, 1961, in Iredell County
Ann Byers Gilleland
Ann Byers Gilleland, 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on October 12, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Ann, who was affectionately referred to as Annie by
Rainbow Kidz program expanding to provide ‘generational healing’ to grieving children and their families
STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Angela Ramsey stood behind a podium on Wednesday and told a crowd of 400 people about the darkest days of her life.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Local nurse shares her story
Special to Iredell Free News When Nichole Wells was 18 years old, a caring nurse comforted her through the life-altering loss of her twins. Inspired by this nurse who stood
Iredell Memorial Hospital earns Chest Pain Center Accreditation from American College of Cardiology
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has been recognized nationally by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest
N.C. budget receives final approval, expanding Medicaid and school voucher program
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has approved a $29.8 billion state budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 that expands Medicare coverage to 600,000 low-income North Carolinians and makes vouchers
Health Beat: Early detection and treatment can slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Special to Iredell Free News Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. We all have forgotten where we parked the car, or have occasionally missed a doctor’s appointment. However,