UNC Health Wayne Announces Enhanced Partnership with UNC Health, Bringing Greater Investment in Care for Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County is growing, and so are the healthcare needs of the community. To meet those needs for generations to come, UNC Health Wayne is announcing a partnership agreement with UNC Health that will bring significant long-term investments in local healthcare while strengthening the hospital’s role as part of North Carolina’s public health system.
Built upon more than a decade of successful collaboration, the enhanced partnership marks a natural next step in the hospital’s evolution. It expands UNC Health’s long-term commitment to Wayne County through sustained investments in people, services, technology, and facilities—ensuring patients continue to receive high-quality care close to home.
More Investment. More Care. Right Here in Wayne County.
The enhanced partnership means Wayne County residents can expect more access to the care they need, including continued investments in:
- Recruiting and retaining physicians and healthcare professionals
- Modernizing hospital facilities and infrastructure
- Expanding access to specialty and advanced medical services
- Investing in new technology and medical equipment
- Supporting workforce development and education
- Strengthening the hospital’s ability to meet the community’s changing healthcare needs
These investments will be guided through structured planning and ongoing accountability, ensuring resources continue to align with the health needs of Wayne County.
“What this means for our community is simple: more,” said Dr. Jessie Tucker, CEO of UNC Health Wayne. “More specialists. More advanced care. More investment in the people and technology that allow us to provide exceptional healthcare close to home. This partnership builds on an already strong foundation and positions our hospital to meet the needs of our growing community for decades to come.”
For patients, the hospital’s mission remains unchanged. UNC Health Wayne will continue delivering compassionate, high-quality care while preserving its deep roots in the community. This deal simply strengthens the hospital’s ability to expand services, recruit top clinical talent, and make the long-term investments necessary to keep healthcare local.
“This is about ensuring Wayne County has the healthcare system it deserves—not just today, but for future generations,” Tucker said. “We are building on years of success together and creating an even stronger future for the patients and families who depend on us.”
This agreement also further integrates UNC Health Wayne into UNC Health, North Carolina’s public academic health system, providing greater access to statewide clinical expertise, innovation, education, and resources while maintaining the hospital’s unwavering commitment to serving Wayne County.
As healthcare continues to evolve, the enhanced partnership ensures UNC Health Wayne is positioned to grow alongside the community it serves—bringing more opportunity, more capability, and more care to the people of Wayne County.
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