Dosher Memorial Hospital will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the JayCee building, at 309 N. Fodale Ave., down the road from the main entrance of the hospital. Community members who would like to donate blood at this event are encouraged to sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter in zip code 28461 in the “Find a Blood Drive” search tool. Look for "JayCee Building" and the date and click, “See times,” to check schedule availability. Tap on the donation time of your choice and fill in the requested information. All donors are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.

Healthy joints are essential for maintaining mobility and an active lifestyle. This seminar will include education on joint anatomy and common issues affecting joints, the importance of maintaining joint health, common interventions for joint issues, and an overview of physical therapy exercises you can do to keep your joints healthy. This is an interactive seminar which will be presented at the Coastal Health, Beauty & Fitness Showcase, a free public event organized by the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, which will take place on Tuesday March 11th at the St. James Community Center from 4-7pm. The seminar will be presented by Dosher Orthopedic Nurse Navigator Chelsea Beard and Physical Therapist Tim Ryan.

It's time to gear up for the BWC 2024 Spring Into Health 5K/1M!!! With the Brunswick Wellness Coalition (BWC) committed to the health and wellness of Brunswick County, we want everyone to get moving! Individuals and teams can participate.

Operation Medicine Cabinet is a drive through drug take back event which enables local residents to drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications at the front entrance of the hospital without having to leave their vehicles. Operation Medicine Cabinet helps prevent drug misuse and minimizes environmental impacts by providing an alternative to household disposal methods. Operation Medicine Cabinet will take place on Wednesday, April 2nd, between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Dosher Hospital front entrance at 924 N. Howe Street Southport. Sharps containers will not be accepted at this event, however, Dosher staff members will have information on hand on how to safely dispose sharps at home. Please note: Dosher is unable to collect any medications outside of the published hours of this event. Participants who arrive early will be asked to hold onto their medications until 9:00 am. Community members who arrive after 1:00 pm will be directed to other local safe medication disposal locations. These measures are for the safety of our staff and community, and Dosher appreciates everyone’s understanding. For questions about Operation Medicine Cabinet, call the Dosher office of Marketing and Community Relations at 910-457-3900 or email marketing@dosher.org.