Central Carolina Hospital Introduces Primary Care Physician Network

SANFORD, NC, September 02, 2010

Central Carolina Hospital is pleased to announce the creation of the Primary Care Physician Network. Now, if you are in need of a doctor, just one call connects patients with dozens of healthcare practitioners that are available for same-day or next-day appointments.

Central Carolina Hospital's Primary Care Physician Network consists of physicians in the specialties of Family Practice, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

"At Central Carolina Hospital, we believe that access and options are important when choosing a healthcare provider for you and your family," said Central Carolina Hospital CEO, Doug Doris. "It is not always convenient to wait for an appointment, which is why we put together a network of physicians who share a commitment to providing patients with compassionate, efficient care right here in Lee County."

For a same-day or next-day appointment, please call 877-892-2660, Monday - Friday.

About Central Carolina Hospital
Central Carolina Hospital, part of Tenet North Carolina, is a 137-bed acute care hospital located at 1135 Carthage Street in Sanford, N.C. Central Carolina Hospital serves the medical and health care needs of Lee County and surrounding counties. Central Carolina Hospital offers a wide range of programs and services including emergency services, outpatient rehabilitation programs, advanced diagnostic imaging, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and maternity services. Central Carolina Hospital also provides cardiology services including cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more about the hospital, visit http://www.centralcarolinahospital.com.

Media Contact: Margaret Minuth
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Central Carolina Hospital
919-774-2194
Margaret.Minuth@tenethealth.com