New Hanover Regional Medical Center
New Hanover Regional Medical Center, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is an 800-bed teaching hospital established in 1967. It serves southeastern NC with comprehensive medical services, operating under the Novant Health network and partnering with the UNC School of Medicine. This facility offers specialized outpatient and inpatient care.
NHRMC's mission is "Leading Our Community to Outstanding Health." The hospital is recognized as a Level II Trauma Center and has earned numerous awards, including the Heart Failure - Gold Plus from the American Heart Association in 2021.
- Designated Level II Trauma Center, ensuring comprehensive emergency care for severe injuries.
- Partnership with the UNC School of Medicine enhances educational opportunities and medical services.
- SECU Family House offers affordable lodging for patients’ families, fostering a supportive treatment environment.
- Specialized programs in pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation provide focused care for specific health issues.
Addictions and issues treated include cardiac diseases, orthopedic conditions, cancer, pediatric illnesses, and trauma. Services benefit individuals requiring specialized medical care, rehabilitation, or intensive treatment programs, catering to a wide demographic.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Ernie BovioPresident of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal RegionIncoming president starting January 2024, bringing 25+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
- Shelbourn StevensFormer President of NHRMC and Coastal Market30-year Novant Health veteran who previously led Brunswick Medical Center.
- Andre BoydChief Operating OfficerOversees surgery, cardiac services, facilities, patient flow and support services.
- Dr. West PaulSenior Vice President and Chief Clinical OfficerLeads clinical operations for the Coastal market region.
- Dr. Joseph PinoSenior Vice President of Medical EducationOversees medical education programs across the Novant Health system.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by New Hanover Regional Medical Center aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Wilmington, NC facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center‘s Therapies & Programs
Group therapy is a type of counseling at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Location & Contact
2131 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone Number
(910) 343-7787
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Location
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2131 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28401 -
(910) 343-7787
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Listed July 25, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Wilmington, North Carolina Addiction and Treatment
North Carolina ranks 29th in the nation for overall substance abuse. Many of the drugs abused in the state are illicit, and many of these are opioids. Prescription opioids are readily available due to the high rates of medical workers prescribing them. The number of prescriptions has increased tenfold since the 1980's. Opioid overdoses are the most common type of death in North Carolina.
Wilmington, a coastal city in southeastern NC, offers a variety of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. With its mild climate and peaceful environment, Wilmington could be an ideal place for drug rehab. However, New Hanover County saw a 357% increase in prescription opioid poisoning deaths from 2000 to 2015, and in 2024 YTD, fentanyl/fentanyl analogs were involved in 50% of opioid overdose ED visits.
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