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3 CRHEALTHCARE.ORG More an a Hpital NEED A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER? THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT SOUTHEAST PRIMARY CARE–TABOR CITY ARE READY TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF GOOD HEALTH. Located at 14508 James B. White Highway South in Tabor City, the three-member practice of family medicine physician Christy Perdue, MD, certified physician assistant Misty Justus, MS, and certified family nurse practitioner Peggy Newman, MSN, combines diagnostic and therapeutic skills with a personal touch. "Medical practitioners have the ability to humanize the healthcare experience for patients," Justus says. "That will always be of paramount importance to me." The providers at Southeast Primary Care–Tabor City diagnose and treat illness and injury, but their main focus is prevention and management of chronic medical conditions. They care for entire families, from children to older adults, by offering services that include: • Preventive medicine • Health maintenance • Annual physicals • Pediatric care • Immunizations • Wellness exams • Blood pressure checks • Routine diabetic care • Pre-employement, school and sports physicals "World-class medical care requires an exceptional team that perseveres and is dedicated," Newman says. "That is what Southeast Primary Care–Tabor City, in association with Columbus Regional Healthcare System, cultivates. I am honored to be a part of this group of medical professionals." Southeast Primary Care–Tabor City looks forward to becoming a primary care home for you and your family for years to come. To schedule an appointment, call 910-653-7000. PARTNERS IN WELLNESS Are Available Your AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS Columbus Regional Health System recently awarded four $1,000 scholarships to HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students who would like a future in the healthcare industry. Each student completed a second-level Health Occupation Class at their high school. This year's recipients, Rachel Wells (East Columbus High School), Anna Marie Whaley (South Columbus High School), Larramie Gayle Whitehead (West Columbus High School) and Amber Torelli (Whiteville High School) were honored at a luncheon at CRHS. "We are extremely excited to be able to offer these scholarships," says Terrie Priest, VP of Business Development and Community Relations. "We feel that it's important for us to promote health careers and support education in the community we serve." Rachel Wells is the daughter of Robert and Charlene Wells and will be attending Cape Fear Community College. Anna Marie Whaley is the daughter of Terry and Julie Whaley and will be attending Southeastern Community College. Larramie Gayle Whitehead is the daughter of Michael Whitehead and Kandance Bullock and will be attending UNC Pembroke. Amber Torelli is the daughter of Dominick and Kimberly Torelli and will be attending Southeastern Community College. Columbus Regional Healthcare System has offered these scholarships since 1997. The scholarships are funded by the CRHS Foundation, the CRHS Auxiliary and Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Pictured from left to right: Rachel Wells, Anna Marie Whaley, Larramie Gayle Whitehead and Amber Torelli. COLUMBUS REGIONAL MISTY JUSTUS, PA PEGGY NEWMAN, FNP CHRISTY PERDUE, MD