First Health of the Carolinas Inc

First Health of the Carolinas Inc is a private, not-for-profit health care network based in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It serves as a comprehensive health care provider across 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas region.

Overview

First Health of the Carolinas is licensed for four hospitals, offering a total of 546 beds. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, focusing on treating the whole patient. Its services include hospital care, specialty and subspecialty treatments, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative care, home care, community outreach programs, and behavioral health services. It also operates fitness facilities and offers primary and convenient care practices.

Financials

In recent years, First Health of the Carolinas reported significant revenues primarily from program services. As of its latest financial disclosures, the organization's revenue was approximately $1.17 billion, with expenses totaling about $1.1 billion. It maintains total assets of over $1.5 billion and liabilities of approximately $377 million. Contributions form a small percentage of its revenue, with a focus on delivering health care services being the primary source of income.

Medical Staff and Services

The network includes nearly 940 credentialed medical staff members, with more than 90% of physicians being board certified across various specialties such as cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, oncology, neonatology, behavioral services, and bariatric surgery. First Health of the Carolinas offers advanced medical technologies and treatments typically found in larger metropolitan areas.

Hospitals and Locations

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, located in Pinehurst, serves as the flagship hospital and referral center for the region. It has expanded from its initial setup in 1929 and now includes a robust medical staff and a wide range of health care services.

Nonprofit Status

First Health of the Carolinas Inc is a registered nonprofit organization, and donations to the organization are tax deductible. The organization's mission is aligned with providing charitable health care services, focusing on the general and rehabilitative needs of the community.

Governance and Leadership

The organization is led by a team of experienced health care professionals who oversee its operations and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its core values and purpose of providing quality health care to those in need.