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Dr Kate Martinis encouraged by the new network of community clinics, while Prof Dr John R Ashton says the forthcoming mental health strategy is an opportunity to grasp the nettle, while Marjorie Wallace expresses concerns about plans to cut mental health jobs in the NHS

Greenville, N.C. – The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has awarded all nine ECU Health hospitals Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital

When Amber Covington first came to the ShelbyCares Health Hub, her A1C — a measure of average blood sugar — was 12.9, a level indicating diabetes. But after working with certified health coach Belinda Gray, Amber’s A1C was down to 7.3, a big step on her journey to improve her health