Lenoir Hospital Foundation

05/27/2026

More details coming soon!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Jamie Harrison, BSN, RN as the 2026 Faye Sugg Nursing Excellence Award Recipient!

This award was established in 2004 by the Lenoir Hospital Foundation following the passing of the local and longtime iconic leader of nursing, Faye Sugg.
This prestigious honor was presented during Hospital Week, and portraits of Faye Sugg and each recipient are prominently displayed in the hospital’s main hallway.

This year, a portrait of Jamie Harrison will be added to that distinguished display. Each year, fellow nurses nominate outstanding colleagues for this pinnacle award, which reflects a lifetime achievement of nursing excellence. Faye Sugg was recognized many times for her contributions to the profession and for teaching hundreds of nurses the importance of professionalism and compassionate, healing care.

Jamie Harrison is exceptionally deserving of this honor. She is a leader of integrity, compassion, and grit who inspires others through both her example and her dedication to patient care. The examples of her leadership, teamwork, and genuine compassion are truly limitless, making her a fitting recipient of this coveted award.

05/14/2026

So very proud of our community hospital, UNC Health Lenoir!💙

UNC Health Lenoir is proud to earn a 4-star rating from CMS, recognizing our commitment to high-quality care, patient safety, positive patient experiences, and strong clinical outcomes.

CMS rates hospitals on a scale of 1 to 5 stars based on quality and patient care measures, with 5 stars representing the highest level of performance. A 4-star rating reflects above average performance and highlights the dedication of our team to the patients and communities we serve.

05/13/2026

We did it again!!!💙

UNC Health Lenoir is excited to announce that we have earned another “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national recognition for excellence in patient safety!

This achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to teamwork, compassion, and exceptional care, made possible by every member of our team who works each day to keep our patients safe. 💚

05/05/2026

The Lenoir Hospital Foundation would like to recognize and thank ALL nurses, especially our incredible team here UNC Health Lenoir for your dedication and hard work! You are much appreciated!!!❤️

04/20/2026

Another grateful patient has recognized the outstanding care provided at UNC Health Lenoir’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Danny Rice made a thoughtful and generous contribution to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation in honor of this exceptional department, with special recognition of the remarkable care delivered by Gail Hardee and Allison Wade.

In Danny’s words:
"Gail and Allison are very sensitive to patients’ needs and recovery levels of care. They are organized and always prepared with the appropriate plan of care. Gail and Allison are great ambassadors for UNC Health Lenoir."

What a meaningful way to acknowledge these two dedicated professionals and the high-quality care provided at UNC Health Lenoir.

The Grateful Heart Program offers a special opportunity to recognize and honor a UNC Health Lenoir employee for the difference they make in the lives of our patients. For more information on this program as well as other Foundation related activities, please contact Vickie Robinson at (252) 522-7262 or [email protected].

03/31/2026

An anonymous patient made a thoughtful contribution to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation through our Grateful Heart and Grateful Patient Program. This expression of appreciation recognized two of our outstanding members of our physical therapy team here at UNC Health Lenoir. In the donor's own words, "Allison Wade and Gail Hardee took time to explain what they were doing and consistently went above and beyond the call of duty. It's clear they take great ownership and pride in their work. I am incredibly grateful for the care they have given me."
We greatly appreciate this patient for thinking of the Lenoir Hospital Foundation as well as Allison and Gail in such a meaningful way. If you would like to honor or show your appreciation for a UNC Health Lenoir teammate through our Grateful Heart and Grateful Patient Program, then please reach out to Vickie Robinson at [email protected].

03/28/2026

03/20/2026

We are proud to recognize Kunduz Rouse as the recipient of both the McDaniel-Walker Nursing Scholarship and the Margaret Ann Tolston Memorial Nursing Scholarship through the Lenoir Hospital Foundation!

The McDaniel-Walker Nursing Scholarship, established in 2013, is awarded annually to an employee advancing their education in nursing (BSN, MSN, MBA, or HCM). This scholarship is especially meaningful as it was endowed by the McDaniel-Walker family, whose generosity dates back over 119 years when they donated their home to become the first hospital in Kinston.

The Margaret Ann Tolston Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in January 2010 through contributions from colleagues, family, and friends in honor of Margaret Ann Tolston, RN, a dedicated 29-year employee of the hospital. This scholarship supports hospital employees returning to school to pursue a BS or MS degree in nursing.

Kunduz’s commitment to advancing her education and serving others reflects the very spirit of these scholarships. Congratulations, Kunduz, on this well-deserved recognition and investment in your future!

Pictured below with Kunduz are members of the UNC Health Lenoir Organizational Development Team; Victoria Barletta, Keela Blango, Kunduz Rouse, Robin Duuring, and Allison Kliss.

03/11/2026

The Lenoir Hospital Foundation is deeply grateful for this generous gift from Ride for the Ribbon, a nonprofit event organized, sponsored, and hosted for the past 20 years by Eastern Radiologists. This incredible contribution will directly support patients through our Angel Breast Cancer Fund, providing hope and assistance when it is needed most.

Pictured below are Jenny Myers (Co-Chair, Ride for the Ribbon), Vickie Robinson (Foundation Director), Tanya Dixon (Co-Chair, Ride for the Ribbon), and Julie Radford (Manager, ERI–Kinston).

THANK YOU for riding with us on this journey of hope, healing, and strength. This beautiful partnership means so much to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation and to the patients we are honored to serve.