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3 National Rural Health Day

Scotland Memorial Hospital served as the host site of a state-wide, hybrid (in-person and livestreamed) event showcasing the efforts of rural healthcare providers, the State Office of Rural Health, and other rural stakeholders to address the unique healthcare challenges that rural North Carolinians face today and into the future. 

5 Surgical and Imaging Expansions

Scotland Health’s brand new state-of-the-art Surgical Services Department and Operating Room begins seeing patients while new imaging services, including mobile mammography, are also now available.

7 Pioneering Compassion

As Hospice of Scotland County celebrates its 40th year in operation, learn about the organization’s humble beginning from the point-of-view of its co-founder Linda McQueen.

9 Conversation Piece

Scotland Health’s Dr. Aaron Locklear is one of the first physicians in the area to use cutting edge AI technology to assist with documenting patient visits.

11 Keeping the Dream Alive

Forty nurses join the new BSN program made possible by a collaboration between Scotland Health and St. Andrews University.

13 New practice opens

Who are the providers? Where is it located? What are the hours of operation? Find out everything you need to know about Laurinburg Family Practice and Urgent Care.

15 The Heart of the Matter

As Scotland Health observed both National Heart Health Month and Black History Month in February, cardiologist Dr. Olujide Lawal explained why heart disease risk factors are disproportionately prevalent in African-Americans.

18 New Providers on our team

Meet all of the new providers who have joined us at Scotland Health in the last six months.

19 Bridging the Gap

Scotland Family Counseling Center kicked off campaign to promote mental health awareness and raise funds.

22 Annual Report

Learn about our services and the impact that we have had on the communities we serve over the last fiscal year.

23 Foundation: Year In Review

A recap of Scotland Memorial Foundation’s events, activities, and fundraising efforts over the past year. Where does your money go?

26 Upcoming Events

A list of Scotland Health events planned for the coming months and how to register.