- PCMH
The East Carolina Heart Institute is associated with Pitt County Memorial Hospital and East Carolina University. The primary facilities that make up the Heart Institute are located on the campuses of PCMH and the Brody School of Medicine. Private practice physicians in Greenville and throughout the region are an integral part of the Heart Institute.
Together, the skilled physicians and professional staff provide an extensive array of high-quality cardiovascular services to adults and children. The most advanced equipment and techniques are used to manage both familiar and rare cardiovascular problems. Services range from prevention and management of risk factors to complex and innovative surgeries followed by rehabilitation and patient education.
Pitt County Memorial Hospital - PCMH is a regional facility that serves as an acute care referral center for a 29-county region as well as a community hospital for citizens of Pitt and Greene Counties. The hospital is licensed for 745 beds and is staffed by more than 400 physicians. PCMH is the teaching hospital for the ECU School of Medicine and serves as a regional training site for many other health professionals. It is eastern North Carolina's only Level I Trauma Center and provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services ranging from wellness and prevention to acute care, rehabilitation and home health.
The East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine has earned a national reputation for excellence in the training of generalist physicians. The school offers residencies in nine medical specialties and operates numerous clinics and other services both in Greenville and throughout the region. The medical school has been a pioneer in the field of telemedicine, a technology that allows it to share the expertise of medical school staff with communities in more rural areas.
