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New Hanover Regional Medical Center

New Hanover Regional Medical Center

  • Wilmington, NC
  • Accredited
  • Inpatient

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

During individual therapy at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in North Carolina communicate and express their emotions well.

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking. NRT lowers down nicotine cravings, so the patient does not go through physical weakness. New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina couples NRT with counseling and other means of support giving long-term smokers a better chance of quitting.

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.

Payment Options

For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Location and Directions
    Address
    2131 S 17th St
    Wilmington, NC 28401

    Phone Number
    (910) 343-7787

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    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Location and Directions

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    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Group, Individuals
    Helpful reference information for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a drug treatment center in North Carolina located at: 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, including phone numbers, official website, and more. Listed briefly is an overview of Levels of Care, Therapies Offered, Issues Treated, and accepted forms of Payment Methods.

    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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