Growth in Women's Care: FirstHealth's Commitment to Quality and Access

As the Sandhills region continues to grow and attract more young families, FirstHealth is committed to enhancing care and expanding its facilities and services to meet the evolving needs of our community. Here’s a closer look at three key areas of growth in women’s care at FirstHealth.

OB/GYN Hospitalist Program: Elevating Care

The OB/GYN hospitalist program at Moore Regional Hospital launched on March 1 and is a pivotal addition to bolster care and support for expectant mothers.

OB/GYN hospitalists are on standby 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to step in during unforeseen circumstances or emergencies, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.

OB/GYN providers at Southern Pines Women’s Health Center continue to be at the forefront of delivering babies at Moore Regional, but the OB hospitalist program adds an additional layer of care and availability, especially for those without a hospital-based OB/GYN.

Dan Barnes, D.O., president of FirstHealth Physician Group, stressed the significance of this program. “The development of the OB/GYN hospitalist program underscores our unwavering dedication to the health and safety of our community and to providing the highest quality care to women and children in the Sandhills,” he said.

FirstHealth OB/GYN and Southern Pines Women’s Health Center Welcome New Providers: Strengthening Expertise and Accessibility

FirstHealth OB/GYN and Southern Pines Women’s Health Center are pleased to announce the addition of Lissette Machin, M.D., Taylor McCauley, M.D., and William Terry, M.D., to our team. The three physicians bring a wealth of experience and dedication to women’s health.

Emphasizing the collaborative commitment to community well-being, John Byron, M.D., of Southern Pines Women’s Health Center, said, “We are committed to working together to ensure a robust network of OB/GYN resources for our community.”

FirstHealth OB/GYN and Southern Pines Women’s Health Center now serve patients in two clinic locations in Moore County: at 145 Applecross Drive in Southern Pines and at 5 First Village Drive in Pinehurst. Locations are also available in Lee County at 2919 Beechtree Drive in Sanford, in Hoke County at 313 Teal Drive in Raeford and in Richmond County at 110 Medical Circle, Suite B, in Rockingham. For more information, call (910) 692-7928.

Facility Expansion: Enhancing Comfort and Capacity

The Women & Children’s Center at Moore Regional combines the latest technology with the compassionate care of our highly trained providers and staff to assure that every patient care experience is comfortable and secure. The Center includes labor and delivery, mother-baby postpartum, a 13-bed level III neonatal intensive care unit and pediatrics unit.

FirstHealth recently completed a $4.7 million expansion project in the Women & Children’s Center at Moore Regional, expanding labor and delivery rooms and triage areas. Future plans for a dedicated Women & Children’s Pavilion on the Moore Regional campus signify a long-term commitment to comprehensive women’s care.

As FirstHealth continues to evolve and expand its women’s care services, we remain dedicated to our core purpose: To Care for People. Through collaborative efforts, innovative programs and state-ofthe-art facilities, FirstHealth ensures that women continue to receive the highest quality care.