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3 CRHEALTHCARE.ORG Mor a Hpita PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT WE CAN'T WAIT TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO OUR TEAM. Christopher Helak, DO, general and bariatric surgeon with Walters Surgical Associates A Carolina native, Dr. Helak moved his family to Whiteville to offer residents a wide array of procedures, from general, thoracic and vascular services to weight loss. His wife, Elizabeth DeLouise, DO, also practices medicine as a pediatrician. When these doctors aren't on the job, they are burning calories by spending time outside with their two kids and two golden retrievers. Dr. Helak is currently accepting new patients. Call his office at 910-642-3214. Lauren Rust, MD, pediatrician with Southeast Pediatrics A Tar Heel born and bred, Dr. Rust offers pediatric services to Whiteville residents. During her time off, she explores cities around the United States, sometimes camping and hiking along the way. Dr. Rust is currently accepting new patients. Call 910-640-4064 for an appointment. Rami Zaki, PA-C, certified physician assistant with Columbus Regional Urgent Care When you need medical care at a moment's notice, remember Rami Zaki, whose background includes primary care, urgent care and orthopedics. He makes every minute count. When he isn't at the office, he's spending his time fishing, diving or seeing friends and family. For urgent care, call 910-641-8600. A NEW FACILITY FOR On June 29, Columbus Regional Healthcare System physicians and patients gathered together with local community leaders, politicians and individuals from the Levine Cancer Institute to celebrate the construction of a new, state-of-the-art treatment facility for the Donayre Cancer Care Center (DCCC). More than 150 people turned out for the open house event, which featured speakers Luis Donayre, MD, Kenneth Fink, MD, Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD, president of the Levine Cancer Institute, and Carla Hollis, chief executive officer of Columbus Regional Healthcare System. "DCCC works closely with Levine Cancer Institute in a joint effort to bring world-class cancer care to the rural community in Southeastern North Carolina," says Lisa Thomas, MSN, RN, OCN, director of DCCC. "A patient with cancer shouldn't have to travel to receive the right care." An affiliate of the Levine Cancer Institute, DCCC has offered a spectrum of cancer services to families for more than 10 years. Construction for the new treatment facility began in November 2015 and was completed in the spring of 2016. To learn more about DCCC, visit crhealthcare.org/ services/cancer-care.