Sampson Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Gold Level of Designation, honoring their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. This prestigious certification program, created by Cribs for Kids®, highlights hospitals dedicated to preventing infant sleep-related injuries and deaths.

Sampson Regional Medical Center (SampsonRMC) is excited to announce an onsite job fair to be held on Thursday, July 18th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the hospital’s front lobby. This event is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to explore a range of full-time and part-time positions in both clinical and support roles.

Sampson Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the recruitment of Dr. Mark Moriarty, a highly skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeon, to join its medical team. Dr. Moriarty has a strong commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate care to the community and will bring with him expertise in caring for a wide range of orthopedic conditions.  

Dr. Moriarty joins Sampson Regional Medical Center from Mission Health, located in Franklin, NC. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon highly capable of all general orthopedic cases, including joints, hips, and hands. He is skilled in complex shoulder repair and has a special interest in the treatment of sports injuries. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Moriarty to our team,” said Dr. Shawn Howerton, Chief Medical & Executive Officer. “Dr. Moriarty’s expertise and compassionate approach align perfectly with our mission to deliver high quality, patient-centered care. We are confident that our community will benefit from the expanded access to great orthopedic care right here in Sampson County.”
 

Sampson Regional Medical Center is proud to announce, effective June 3rd, the launch of its new Inpatient Dialysis Service, offering enhanced care and convenience for patients requiring dialysis treatment during their hospital stay.

Recognizing the importance of providing comprehensive care to patients with renal conditions, Sampson Regional Medical Center has invested in state-of-the-art dialysis equipment to provide bedside dialysis needed for patients requiring hospitalization. The dialysis team consists of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nephrologists, hospitalists, and specially trained dialysis nurses, ensuring a coordinated and personalized care plan for each patient, promoting optimal health outcomes. 

“At Sampson Regional Medical Center, we are continuously striving to enhance the services we offer to our patients,” said Dr. Shawn Howerton, Chief Executive & Chief Medical Officer of Sampson Regional Medical Center. “The introduction of our inpatient bedside dialysis service underscores our dedication to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community and ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care, tailored to their individual needs.” 

Sampson Convenient Care is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its services, aimed at better serving the healthcare needs of the community. Effective immediately, Sampson Convenient Care will extend its operating hours until 8 pm, Monday through Friday.

This extension of hours reflects Sampson Convenient Care's commitment to accessibility and convenience for patients, allowing individuals and families greater flexibility in accessing high-quality healthcare services. "We understand that our patients lead busy lives, and we want to make it as convenient as possible for them to access the care they need," said Lynn Alexander, Director of Sampson Professional Services. Whether it's a routine check-up or an urgent medical concern, the extended hours ensure that patients receive timely care at their convenience. Accepting both appointments and walk-in services, Sampson Convenient Care offers care that fits your schedule.

We’ve recently become aware of a concerning scam targeting individuals in our community. Scammers are posing as representatives from Medicare, deceiving individuals into supplying their Social Security Number while the caller ID number appears to be from our local hospital.

This is NOT a legitimate call coming from the hospital or on behalf of Medicare.

To protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to this scam, we urge you to take the following precautions:

Sampson Regional Medical Center is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest primary care practice, Sampson Medical Group of Spivey’s Corner. Located in the heart of Spivey’s Corner, this facility aims to provide comprehensive medical care to individuals of all ages, ranging from newborns to older adults.

“We understand the importance of quality and convenient healthcare services, especially in rural areas,” explained Dr. Shawn Howerton, Chief Executive & Chief Medical Officer of Sampson Regional Medical Center, on why the hospital selected Spivey’s Corner as the next site for Sampson Medical Group’s expansion. “Our aim is to make primary care services closer to home for residents across Sampson County, saving patients valuable time and ensuring access to top-notch healthcare.”

As the end of the year is quickly approaching, beneficiaries should begin to explore their healthcare coverage options for the upcoming year. This can be a daunting task for most individuals, which is why Sampson Regional Medical Center (SampsonRMC) encourages individuals to take time to review each plan carefully.

"It is important to know your coverage and understand not all health plans are accepted by every hospital or physician," stated Jerry Heinzman, Chief Financial Officer for SampsonRMC. Mid-October through the first of the year is a time when many beneficiaries review their current Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace plan coverage to explore options for the upcoming year. "As your community hospital, we understand the options are many, and the answers are few. While we can not endorse any products or plans, we do offer these tips," explained Heinzman.

Sampson Regional Medical Center (SampsonRMC) today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places SampsonRMC among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers.

Sampson Regional Medical Center (SampsonRMC) is proud to introduce Sampson Convenient Care, which will offer both primary care appointments and walk-in treatment. Beginning July 11, Clinton Urgent Care will become Sampson Convenient Care, located at 1004 Beaman Street, Clinton.

Beginning Monday, October 11th, the City of Clinton will begin road construction on Cooper Drive. The purpose of the road construction project is to install a new drainage line. It is anticipated the intersection of Beaman Street and Cooper Drive will be closed for up to one week. 

As Sampson County sees increased cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant, there is still low acceptance, primarily among.