Beginning the Journey to Better Health

As the visitor season approaches, it's important to recognize your stress triggers and manage them. Stress plays a role in the effectiveness and quality of our immune system, cardiovascular system, and general overall wellbeing. Outer Banks Health Social Worker Janet Creef is well versed in the ways to reduce and manage stress.

It is with great pride that we announce The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group is now Outer Banks Health.The refreshed brand reflects our purposeful growth and innovation over the past two decades. It is our honor and privilege to strive to meet the health needs of the residents and visitors of Dare County. And while our name has evolved, our core mission to enhance the quality of life and elevate wellness for the people we serve remains constant. You will continue to receive the high-quality clinical care you’ve come to know, delivered with compassion by medical professionals who go above and beyond every day.

Marielle is a certified lifestyle medicine practitioner. My co-host and I will be asking Marielle focusing on how one can effectively begin the journey to better health.

It’s been a challenging few years for many people. Between the pandemic and the economy, many of us have experienced higher levels of exhaustion, disappointment, and loss. As an organization, The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical has had to navigate some rough seas too but despite that, we have so much to be grateful about and to celebrate.

Dr. Shelton, a radiation oncologist for the Outer Banks Hospital, and Beverly Jones, the Director of Cancer Services at Outer Banks Hospital, join us to discuss when to get a lung cancer screening and what happens during a lung cancer screening.

Dr. Christina Bowen and Ellie Ward join us to discuss end-of-life planning and how to prepare yourself and your family for your passing.

Rikki Schuster, a Physician Assistant at The Outer Banks Urgent Care Center-Kitty Hawk, is joining us to discuss her background at The Outer Banks Urgent Care Center and when to decide to go to urgent care vs the emergency room.

Drew Pearson, a 30-year veteran of the Coast Gaurd, joins us to discuss how best to prepare for what mother nature brings us during hurricane season.

Chad Motz, an Ocean Rescue Captain in the Outer Banks, joins us to discuss how to stay safe at the beach during the summertime.