08/21/2026
So proud of Mom Shonda Tiffany Bowers and Dad Omar!!!
How do we attract and keep excellent doctors in southeastern North Carolina?
NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai explored that question and more at a roundtable discussion hosted by Longleaf Health with the Dawson Med team in Wilmington on Monday. Physicians, PAs and NPs based in the surrounding area shared their insights on recruiting and retaining the next generation of primary care providers, strengthening rural training pipelines, and keeping independent practices strong for the communities that depend on them.
Independent primary care is central to creating healthier communities across our state. At Dawson Med, we saw a model built around physician-led, locally-rooted care that keeps independent practices strong and thriving together.
Grateful to the Dawson Med team for representing what great independent primary care looks like and where it can go.
Dawson Med Primary and Urgent Care