By Ashley Fredde and Rose Hoban FirstHealth of the Carolinas provides proof that small, rural hospital systems can be excellent. The system, based in the Sandhills, has four hospitals and nearly 100 clinics covering 13 North Carolina counties and two in South Carolina. Despite its relatively small size, FirstHealth has racked up awards for quality and […]
Author Archives: Rose Hoban
Rose Hoban is the founder and editor of NC Health News, as well as being the state government reporter.
Hoban has been a registered nurse since 1992, but transitioned to journalism after earning degrees in public health policy and journalism. She's reported on science, health, policy and research in NC since 2005. Contact: editor at northcarolinahealthnews.org
