» The healthcare industry sector is the #1 employer in Moore County.  FirstHealth of the Carolinas is the County’s largest employer with approximately 3,200 workers.  The healthcare industry is very significant to the local economy and contributes to the area’s popularity as a retirement location.

Moore County residents can choose from a variety of easily-accessible, advanced healthcare options from progressive medical and dental facilities.  Primary care and specialty physicians, registered nurses, and dentists are plentiful.

Moore County has 48% more physicians per 10,000 residents than North Carolina.

 

Important Statistics to Note:
In 2008, there were:

• 267 physicians in Moore County, equivalent to 31.3 physicians per 10,000 residents. North Carolina had 21.2 physicians per 10,000 residents.
• 1,160 nurses (registered, LPNs, Certified Nurse Midwives & Nurse Practioners) or 136.0 per 10,000 residents (compared to North Carolina at 95.1);
• 56 dentists, or 6.6 per 10,000 residents (compared to North Carolina at 4.3).

 

» Compare Moore County’s status to the availability of doctors in surrounding counties (2008):

County	Physicians per 10,000 Residents
Moore	31.3
Cumberland	16.1
Harnett	5.6
Hoke	2.9
Lee	15.5
Montgomery	2.9
Randolph	8.8
Richmond	11.5
Scotland	16.7

Source: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, UNC 

 

FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a premier regional healthcare system including 3 hospitals (611 licensed beds total) that serve 15 counties in central North and South Carolina. FirstHealth’s Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst is the flagship hospital and is a private, non-profit acute-care facility with 385 licensed beds. It offers a full range of advanced healthcare services. Over 90% of the medical staff is board certified.

Moore Regional Hospital – Excellence At A Glance:
Moore County is fortunate to have one of the leading healthcare systems in the country.

– From SDI Health:

• Ranked #11 in the 2009 Integrated Healthcare Networks ratings for the Southern United States region.
• Ranked in the ‘Top 100 most highly Integrated Healthcare Networks’ nationwide, 2008. This rating is based on meeting critical success factors in 8 categories: integration, integrated technology, contractual capabilities, outpatient utilization, financial stability, services and access, hospital utilization and physicians. FirstHealth was one of only 3 North Carolina hospitals in the Top 100.

 
– From Health Grades, Inc.:

• A ‘Distinguished Hospital Award in Clinical Excellence’ national recipient, 2005.
• A ‘Distinguished Hospital Award in Patient Safety’ national recipient, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010.
• An ‘Outstanding Patient Experience Award’ national recipient, 2009/2010.
• Ranked nationally for Excellence in Orthopedic Services, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Moore Regional Hospital was ranked 1st out of only 3 North Carolina hospitals recognized for 2010.
• Ranked nationally for Excellence in Joint Replacement, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Moore Regional Hospital was ranked 1st out of only 6 North Carolina hospitals recognized for 2010.
• Ranked nationally for Excellence in General Surgery, 2007. Moore Regional Hospital was 1 out of only 8 North Carolina hospitals recognized for 2007.
• Ranked nationally for Excellence in Vascular Services, 2006. Moore Regional Hospital was 1 out of only 3 North Carolina hospitals recognized for 2006.
• Ranked nationally for Excellence in Cardiac Services, 2005.
• Ranked 3rd statewide for Orthopedics, 2009.
• Ranked 4th statewide for Cardiac Services, 2009.

– From Thomson Reuters (formerly Solucient):

• In the ’100 Top Hospitals’ nationwide (based on clinical excellence, operating efficiency, financial health, and responsiveness to the community), 2004.

 

 

 

Award-winning FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital provides exceptional care. (courtesy of FirstHealth)

 

Moore Regional Hospital and its affiliated entities also offer a skilled nursing facility, centers for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, family care centers, a hospice program, community outreach programs, centers for health and fitness, home care services, and EMS and critical care transport services. An insurance plan through FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company is also available.

>> For more information on FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Moore Regional Hospital, visit www.firsthealth.org.

 

PINEHURST SURGICAL
Pinehurst Surgical, one the County’s main employers, is located in a 131,135 square-foot, state-of-the art facility in Pinehurst across from Moore Regional Hospital. The professional staff of over 280 and almost 40 surgeons serve 50,000 patients annually in Moore and surrounding counties.

The exceptional specialty-oriented medical and surgical services include audiology, cardiac and thoracic surgery, head and neck surgery, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, facial plastic surgery and obstetrics/gynecology. State-of-the-art diagnostics equipment, laboratories and testing rooms are on-site. >> Visit www.pinehurstsurgical.com for more information.

 

PINEHURST MEDICAL CLINIC, INC.
With over 40 physicians, Pinehurst Medical Clinic provides primary and specialty care services to Moore County and the surrounding 5 county area through several convenient locations. Physician specialties include cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, hematology, internal medicine, oncology, geriatrics, memory disorders and sleep disorders. The main Clinic is in close proximity to Moore Regional Hospital and is equipped to perform many onsite tests and procedures. >> Visit www.pinehurstmedical.com for more information.

 

ST. JOSEPH OF THE PINES
The County’s 9th largest employer, St. Joseph of the Pines in Southern Pines is a non-profit healthcare system affiliated with Catholic Health East. It offers a variety of programs including short-term recuperative care, long-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, affordable housing for senior adults, and independent and assisted-care retirement living. Other services include optometry, dentistry, geriatrics and psychiatry. >> For more information on St. Joseph and its services, visit www.sjp.org.