Cape Fear Valley Health Wants to Move Operating Rooms to Meet Rising Demand
Cape Fear Valley Health is asking the state’s permission to relocate all 11 operating rooms at its Fayetteville Ambulatory Surgery Center to its main campus.
Column: Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates $1 Million Milestone
Since 2008, Women’s Giving Circle of Cumberland County has provided $1 million in grants to combat child abuse, housing and food insecurity, human trafficking, and other issues.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center ranks 20th among 119 North Carolina hospitals, report says
U.S. News & World Report named the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center a “Best Regional Hospital” for 2025, ranking it 20th among 119 hospitals in North Carolina.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center improves pregnancy care, one skin-to-skin care session at a time
As part of its annual celebration of Kangaroo Care Day, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center NICU staff are working to educate parents on the benefits of skin-to-skin care sessions.
Heart attack symptoms are different for women
Sondra Bemesderfer, 53, felt fine the day she had an almost fatal heart attack. It was out of the blue with no symptoms like chest or arm pain normally associated with heart issues.
New volunteer program provides comfort for the dying
Cape Fear Valley Health now has a program to address the growing number of adults facing old age without any support. The No One Dies Alone program allows volunteers to support patients who would otherwise die alone.
Cape Fear Valley Health restricts visitation, requires staff masking
As of Jan. 10, Cape Fear Valley Health is limiting visitation and requiring staff masking to tackle the region’s increase in cases of respiratory illnesses, particularly pneumonia.

