Publisher Column: Looking to Keats for business wisdom
By Randy Capps I don’t enjoy the concept of regret. I think you should try your best, do what you can do and, if it goes to pot, try to learn from the experience and make a better run at it next time. I do, however, wish I could go back and have a chat […]
From the Editor: Life, beyond the comfort zone
By Jamie Strickland This summer, we went on what may be a once in a lifetime trip around the beautiful, amazing, fairy-tale-inspiring country of Iceland. From gurgling volcanos to crystal blue glaciers and black sand beaches to basalt cliffs and underground lava tunnels — everything Mother Earth is seemingly capable of — it all conglomerates […]
The 24/7 Practitioner: Crown Concierge Medicine brings easy access to personalized care
By Jamie Strickland For more than 20 years, Scott King has been there for people on some of the worst days of their lives. As an emergency nurse, flight nurse, volunteer firefighter and later nurse practitioner, the Princeton native spent much of his career treating people in moments when they needed care immediately. He had […]
The Harvest Comes to Town
By Michel McNeese Every October, something remarkable happens in downtown Clayton. Main Street is closed to traffic. White tents begin appearing before sunrise. Vendors carefully arrange handcrafted goods they’ve spent months creating, while farmers unload the fruits of another growing season. The aroma of kettle corn drifts through the crisp autumn air as barbecue smoke […]
A Matter of Principle: I think, therefore I can
By Qarol Price There is wisdom in the Little Engine that thought she could. As she struggled up the mountain pulling a heavy train, she repeated the words, “I think I can, I think I can.” Those simple words represent more than childish optimism. They illustrate an important truth about perseverance: the words we repeatedly […]
Wellness Wisdom: The hidden reason fall leaves you exhausted
By Dr. Mindi Miller-Jentes Have you noticed that by October, many people begin feeling strangely tired? The morning alarm becomes harder to answer. Motivation drops. Sleep may become restless. Brain fog, sugar cravings, anxiety, and even body aches can quietly creep in. Many assume they simply need more coffee or better time management. Perhaps your […]
Virtual behavioral health urgent care now available to Johnston County residents
Submitted by Johnston County Public Information Johnston County residents now have access to virtual behavioral health urgent care through a partnership between Johnston County, Willow Health, Alliance Health and Osier Health. The service is for Johnston County residents 18 and older who need immediate mental health support. No referral is required, and residents do not […]
Health and Wellness: What you need to know about supplements
Content sponsored by Realo Discount Drugs Walk into any pharmacy or health-food store and the number of vitamins, minerals and supplements can be overwhelming. But taking more supplements does not necessarily mean better health. “For most healthy adults, the best source of vitamins and supplements comes from a well-balanced and varied diet,” said Alexus White, […]
Beat Winter Stress: Five simple ways to support your immune system
Contributed by Sarah Coates, LCMHC – Founder & President of One-Eighty Counseling It’s hard to imagine that cooler weather will be upon us in a few short months, since we are still navigating these warm temps! But Winter will come and it has a way of turning up the stress, so it’s better to prepare […]
CommWell Health brings expanded mobile care to Johnston County
Johnston County and surrounding communities will have greater access to medical and dental care with the addition of a new CommWell Health mobile unit. The 32-foot unit will primarily serve communities in Johnston, Bladen, Brunswick, Harnett, Pender and Sampson counties, bringing health services directly to patients who may face barriers to accessing traditional health care […]