Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Partners with Wilmington Health to Open Outpatient Palliative Care Clinic in Onslow County
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare and Wilmington Health are pleased to announce the opening of a new outpatient palliative care clinic in Onslow County. The clinic, located within Wilmington Health’s Jacksonville office, opened on February 19, 2025. It will operate as a weekly half-day clinic and be staffed by Stefanie Harman, NP, who will also offer telehealth services to expand access to care.
This partnership combines Wilmington Health’s expertise as a leading primary care and multi-specialty medical practice with Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s leadership in hospice, palliative care, and memory care services. Together, the organizations aim to enhance access to patient-centered care by improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses by managing symptoms and providing emotional support to patients and families.
“This partnership with Wilmington Health reflects our shared dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality palliative care closer to home for patients in Onslow County,” said Dr. John Weiss, Chief Medical Officer at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. “With this clinic, we can better address patients’ needs in a convenient outpatient setting, helping them manage symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.”
“At Wilmington Health, our priority is to provide comprehensive care that meets the diverse needs of our patients,” said Susan Davis, Director of Operations and Planning at Wilmington Health. “By collaborating with Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, we’re proud to offer specialized palliative care services in Onslow County, ensuring patients and their families have access to the support and resources they deserve during challenging times.”
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to delivering collaborative, evidence-based care to Southeastern North Carolina. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare continues to provide holistic, patient-centered services, including Southeastern North Carolina’s only free-standing palliative care clinic in Wilmington. This joint effort strengthens both organizations’ ability to serve the community with exceptional care.
About Wilmington Health
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is a physician-owned primary care and multi-specialty medical practice. In this way, Wilmington Health can provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
