Harnett Dispatch

Campbell University Athletics Supports Harnett Health
GoCamels.org website established

Harnett County, N.C. (January 16, 2013) –The Campbell University Athletics Department and Harnett Health have partnered together to raise funds for local citizens in need through a new website (www.GoCamels.org) and through Campbell University sporting events. The proceeds raised will go to the Harnett Health Foundation.

“Campbell Athletics wanted to partner with a local organization that raised money to support local citizens,” said Jarrad Turner, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions, Campbell University. “When I learned about the Harnett Health Foundation and the work it does locally to support patients in great need, I knew joining forces with Harnett Health and putting the proceeds toward the Harnett Health Foundation would be a good thing for our community.”

Maureen Mercho, the Harnett Health Foundation’s new Executive Director, continues, “We created a partnership that helps to increase awareness in the community for both organizations while raising money for local healthcare needs. The funds support the Foundation, which in turn completes a review process to ensure the funds stay local and are utilized in meeting our greatest patient needs. The partnership emphasis is keeping the funds in our community to help our neighbors.”

The partnership includes athletic events to raise funds and a website to collection donations. “We have planned men’s and women’s basketball games in January and February,” said Turner. “We will have a variety of opportunities during the basketball games for people to have fun and make a donation to the Harnett Health Foundation. If you are not able to make it to a game, you can make a donation on our dedicated fund raising website at www.GoCamels.org. Please note it’s dot O-R-G.”

Black Out Cancer Game– Men’s Basketball
Saturday, January 18 at 2 p.m.
John Pope, Jr. Convocation Center
We want to black out cancer! Fans are encouraged to wear black to the game and will have the opportunity to purchase a $5 black Campbell t-shirt and also spin a prize wheel for $2 (every spin wins a prize) with proceeds going to the Harnett Health Foundation. Fans may also make a direct donation to the Foundation at the game. Healthcare professionals will be honored at the game and will receive free admission to the game.

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Pink Game – Women’s Basketball

Saturday, February 1 at 2 p.m.
John Pope, Jr. Convocation Center
This game is planned in recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which is February 5. Also, breast cancer survivors will be honored at halftime and pink t-shirts will be given away to fans. Fans will have the opportunity to spin a prize wheel for $2 (every spin wins a prize) with the proceeds going to the Harnett Health Foundation, or fans may make a direct donation to the Foundation.

About Harnett Health

Harnett Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Dunn, N.C. The system is accredited by The Joint Commission and encompasses a network of facilities throughout Harnett and Johnston counties. It has more than 265 credentialed providers and more than 1,000 employees. The system includes Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, N.C. with 101 beds and Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, N.C. with 50 private inpatient rooms. Services offered through Harnett Health include outpatient rehab/wellness centers in Benson, N.C., Dunn, N.C., and Lillington, N.C., and cardiac rehabilitation services, a breast care center, outpatient cardiac testing and a wound care center in Dunn, N.C. The healthcare system has six physician practices: Angier Medical Services, Coats Medical Services, Dunn Medical Services, Lillington Medical Services, Harnett OB/GYN, and Premiere Pediatrics. It also has a Foundation focused on fundraising, providing a personal touch for patients with extraordinary needs, and working to expand access to care for our community. For more information, visit www.harnetthealth.org.

One Year Anniversary of Central Harnett Hospital

Harnett Health is celebrating the one year anniversary of the opening of Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, N.C. The state-of-the art facility opened on January 18, 2013 increasing access to healthcare for residents in a five county area. From its opening through the end of December 2013, 19,835 emergency patients and 1,107 inpatients were treated along with 18,965imaging services, 95,284 lab procedures, and 556 surgeries were performed at our new